Volvo C30 Volvo C30 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,350

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $4,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,400

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $4,265

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200620062006
ModelC30C30C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $29,200 $37,550 $54,450
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $27,156 $34,922 $50,639
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950      
Climate Package 900 900      
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 690 690 690
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,210 2,210 2,210
Sunroof 1,000 1,000      
Power driver seat     600    
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790  
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790
Folding second row seats     290 290  
Satellite radio     500 500 500
Heated front seats     680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833      
Climate Package 846 846      
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 642 642 642
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188      
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 2,055 2,055 2,055
Sunroof 940 940      
Power driver seat     558    
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665  
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735
Folding second row seats     270 270  
Satellite radio     465 465 465
Heated front seats     633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711
Options (change) 8,400 7,400 8,315 7,715 4,955
Options (change) 7,896 6,956 7,734 7,176 4,608
Destination 850 850 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,350 $34,550 $38,290 $46,040 $61,480
Total Invoice $31,400 $32,528 $35,665 $42,873 $57,322

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volvo C30 dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz C-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,158
Model Year20102010200620062006
ModelC30C30C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5201hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,350$34,550$38,290$46,040$61,480
Adjustments for Features0-200-115-415-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$34,350$38,175$45,625$59,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$7,450$21,490
Total Invoice$31,400$32,528$35,665$42,873$57,322
Adjustments for Features0-188-107-386-1,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,400$32,340$35,558$42,487$55,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$6,929$20,072

Return to top

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

Model Year20102010200620062006
ModelC30C30C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags    $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Rear spoiler $200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
HD radio$50$50   
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,950$2,150$2,065$2,365$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$115$415$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-107-386-1,692

Return to top

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

Model Year20102006
ModelC30C-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.9 in
Length167.4 in178.4 in
Width70.2 in68.0 in
Height57.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft312.2 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested47583%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested47583%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Volvo models.