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

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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,750

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $40,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,966

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $38,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelC30C30CLSCLS
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $65,751 $89,559
Climate Package 675 675    
Power front seats 900 900    
Special order charge 300 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205    
CD changer, in-dash 475 475    
Satellite radio 295      
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200    
Wood trim 210 210    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150    
Trip computer 100 100    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Fog lights 295 295    
Cruise control 185 185    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 1,140 1,140
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Climate Package 580 580    
Power front seats 774 774    
Special order charge 258 258    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896    
CD changer, in-dash 409 409    
Satellite radio 254      
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032    
Wood trim 181 181    
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34    
Universal garage door opener 194 194    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Trip computer 86 86    
Automatic climate control, front 215 215    
Fog lights 254 254    
Cruise control 159 159    
Automatic air recirculation 172 172    
Sunroof 1,032 1,032    
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344 1,060 1,060
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237      
Options (change) 10,055 9,485 1,140 1,140
Options (change) 8,648 8,157 1,060 1,060
Destination 745 745 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $33,750 $35,930 $74,015 $100,915
Total Invoice $30,966 $33,060 $68,986 $94,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,493
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelC30C30CLSCLS
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,750$35,930$74,015$100,915
Adjustments for Features0-450-5,930-7,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,750$35,480$68,085$93,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$25,200
Total Invoice$30,966$33,060$68,986$94,094
Adjustments for Features0-414-5,527-7,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,966$32,646$63,459$86,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$0$23,521

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelC30C30CLSCLS
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,325$1,775$7,255$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$5,930$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-414-5,527-7,114

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082009
ModelC30CLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.4 in
Length167.4 in193.0 in
Width70.2 in73.7 in
Height57.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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