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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: $34,825

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $9,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,788

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $8,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelC30C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,950 $39,400 $44,050 $63,000
Base Invoice $23,453 $36,642 $40,967 $58,590
Premier Plus Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900      
Platinum Package 2,400      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720
Blind spot warning system 700 550 550 550
Proximity key 450 650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces 1,200      
Becker Map Pilot   600 600 600
Leather Package   1,750 1,750  
Wood trim     0 0
AMG Leather Package       2,590
Premier Plus Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846      
Platinum Package 2,256      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 669 669 669
Blind spot warning system 658 512 512 512
Proximity key 423 605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces 1,128      
Becker Map Pilot   558 558 558
Leather Package   1,628 1,628  
Wood trim     0 0
AMG Leather Package       2,409
Options (change) 9,000 4,270 4,270 5,110
Options (change) 8,460 3,972 3,972 4,753
Destination 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $34,825 $44,595 $49,245 $70,735
Total Invoice $32,788 $41,539 $45,864 $65,968

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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: $5,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,011
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelC30C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,825$44,595$49,245$70,735
Adjustments for Features0-4,015-4,365-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,825$40,580$44,880$65,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$25,340
Total Invoice$32,788$41,539$45,864$65,968
Adjustments for Features0-3,740-4,065-4,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,788$37,799$41,799$61,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$23,678

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

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelC30C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,475$6,490$6,840$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,015$4,365$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,740-4,065-4,491

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

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,212 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

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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 C250

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
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
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%

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