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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,720

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $11,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,507

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $10,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelC30C30C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $37,220 $42,370 $61,430
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $34,615 $39,404 $57,130
Climate Package 675 675      
Power front seats 900 900      
Special order charge 300 300      
Navigation system 2,205 2,205      
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 720 720 720
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275        
Automatic climate control, front 250 250      
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295      
Cruise control 185        
Compass 250 250      
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Automatic air recirculation 200 200      
Satellite radio 395        
Wood trim 150 150 325 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 970 970 970
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
CD changer, in-dash 475 475      
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200      
Blind spot warning system 695 695      
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     1,995    
Lane departure warning     850 850 850
Proximity key     650 650 650
AMG Leather Package         2,590
Climate Package 634 634      
Power front seats 846 846      
Special order charge 282 282      
Navigation system 2,073 2,073      
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499      
Sunroof 1,128 1,128      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 669 669 669
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259        
Automatic climate control, front 235 235      
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277      
Cruise control 174        
Compass 235 235      
Universal garage door opener 212 212      
Automatic air recirculation 188 188      
Satellite radio 371        
Wood trim 141 141 302 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 902 902 902
Xenon HID headlights 658 658      
CD changer, in-dash 447 447      
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188      
Blind spot warning system 653 653      
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     1,855    
Lane departure warning     791 791 791
Proximity key     605 605 605
AMG Leather Package         2,409
Options (change) 13,095 11,240 11,340 9,020 9,860
Options (change) 12,310 10,566 10,547 8,390 9,171
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $37,720 $38,015 $49,435 $52,265 $73,865
Total Invoice $35,507 $35,784 $46,037 $48,669 $68,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,800
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelC30C30C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$37,720$38,015$49,435$52,265$73,865
Adjustments for Features00-4,005-4,005-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,720$38,015$45,430$48,260$69,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$2,830$23,830
Total Invoice$35,507$35,784$46,037$48,669$68,876
Adjustments for Features00-3,730-3,729-4,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,507$35,784$42,307$44,940$64,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$277$0$2,633$22,275

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelC30C30C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,050$2,050$6,055$6,055$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,005$4,005$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,730-3,729-4,294

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20092012
ModelC30C-Class
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length167.4 in180.7 in
Width70.2 in69.7 in
Height57.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in50.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft311.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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