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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: $33,225

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $9,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,284

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $8,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelC30C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $23,218 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Preferred Package 1,800        
Climate Package 900        
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,570 1,570 1,570  
Satellite radio 400        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Premium II Package   3,500 3,500 1,350 1,100
iPod integration   375 375 375 375
Seating Package         2,980
Wood trim         0
Preferred Package 1,692        
Climate Package 846        
Multimedia Package 1,880 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 669 669 669 669
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Satellite radio 376        
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Premium II Package   3,255 3,255 1,256 1,023
iPod integration   349 349 349 349
Seating Package         2,771
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 7,650 9,145 9,145 6,995 8,155
Options (change) 7,191 8,504 8,504 6,505 7,583
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $33,225 $42,920 $44,670 $46,870 $67,430
Total Invoice $31,284 $39,976 $41,604 $43,650 $62,917

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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: $8,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,174
Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelC30C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,225$42,920$44,670$46,870$67,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,630-2,805-3,080-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,225$41,290$41,865$43,790$62,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575$2,500$21,410
Total Invoice$31,284$39,976$41,604$43,650$62,917
Adjustments for Features0-1,518-2,612-2,868-4,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,284$38,458$38,992$40,782$58,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$534$2,324$20,046

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

Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelC30C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Chronometer    $100
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150   $150
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,400$3,030$4,205$4,480$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,630$2,805$3,080$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,518-2,612-2,868-4,413

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

Model Year20112009
ModelC30C-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length167.4 in182.3 in
Width70.2 in69.7 in
Height57.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested2175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested162564%
Total Not Requested90036%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested162564%
Total Not Requested90036%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested135052%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%

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