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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: $34,887

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $40,678

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,944

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $38,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelC30C30CLSCLS
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $66,960 $89,187
Navigation system 2,205 2,205    
Special order charge 300 300    
Power front seats 900 900    
Climate Package 412 412    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Wood trim 210 210    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Satellite radio 295      
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200    
CD changer, in-dash 475 475    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150    
Trip computer 100 100    
Compass 100 100    
Cruise control 185 185    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 970 970
Rear spoiler 200   400  
Blind spot warning system 695 695    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Lane departure warning     850 850
Folding second row seats     440  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896    
Special order charge 258 258    
Power front seats 774 774    
Climate Package 354 354    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408    
Wood trim 181 181    
Sunroof 1,032 1,032    
Automatic air recirculation 172 172    
Automatic climate control, front 215 215    
Satellite radio 254      
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032    
CD changer, in-dash 409 409    
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34    
Universal garage door opener 194 194    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Trip computer 86 86    
Compass 86 86    
Cruise control 159 159    
Xenon HID headlights 602 602    
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344 902 902
Rear spoiler 172   372  
Blind spot warning system 598 598    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237      
Lane departure warning     791 791
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 11,192 10,422 2,660 1,820
Options (change) 9,626 8,963 2,474 1,693
Destination 745 745 905 905
Total Price $34,887 $36,867 $75,565 $98,625
Total Invoice $31,944 $33,866 $70,339 $91,785

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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: $33,248
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,479
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelC30C30CLSCLS
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,887$36,867$75,565$98,625
Adjustments for Features0-250-7,430-8,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,887$36,617$68,135$90,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$22,235
Total Invoice$31,944$33,866$70,339$91,785
Adjustments for Features0-230-6,916-7,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,944$33,636$63,423$84,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,692$0$20,680

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008200820132013
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
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$975$1,225$8,405$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$7,430$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-6,916-7,682

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082013
ModelC30CLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.2 in
Length167.4 in194.5 in
Width70.2 in74.1 in
Height57.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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