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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: $34,125

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $7,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,130

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $6,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelC30C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,950 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $23,453 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Premier Plus Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900        
Platinum Package 2,400        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720 720
Proximity key 450 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Lighting Package   985 985 985 985
Universal Media Interface   1,290 1,290 1,290  
Satellite radio   460 460    
Heated front seats   750 750 750  
AMG Leather Package         3,030
Multimedia Package         3,350
Wood trim         0
Premier Plus Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846        
Platinum Package 2,256        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 669 669 669 669
Proximity key 423 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Lighting Package   916 916 916 916
Universal Media Interface   1,200 1,200 1,200  
Satellite radio   428 428    
Heated front seats   698 698 698  
AMG Leather Package         2,818
Multimedia Package         3,115
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 8,300 6,965 6,965 6,505 9,225
Options (change) 7,802 6,478 6,478 6,050 8,578
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $34,125 $41,830 $43,740 $47,370 $70,400
Total Invoice $32,130 $38,964 $40,740 $44,116 $65,679

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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: $7,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,055
Model Year20122011201120112011
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, 10100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,125$41,830$43,740$47,370$70,400
Adjustments for Features-2350-1,175-3,000-5,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,890$41,830$42,565$44,370$65,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735$2,540$23,430
Total Invoice$32,130$38,964$40,740$44,116$65,679
Adjustments for Features-2210-1,094-2,794-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,909$38,964$39,646$41,322$60,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$682$2,358$21,920

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

Model Year20122011201120112011
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175$175
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound$250   $250
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Chronometer    $100
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat$150   $150
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$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$2,325$2,090$3,265$5,090$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$0$1,175$3,000$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-2210-1,094-2,794-4,795

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

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,212 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

Premier Plus 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested2050100%
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%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather 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?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97559%
Total Not Requested69041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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