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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: $35,015

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $39,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,966

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $36,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelC30C30CLSCLS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $65,751 $89,559
Power front seats 900 900    
Special order charge 300 300    
Preferred Package 1,595      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205    
CD changer, in-dash 475 475    
Satellite radio 395      
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Heated front seats 450 450    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175    
Cruise control 185      
Automatic air recirculation 200 200    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Wood trim 150 150    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 1,140 1,140
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Trip computer   100    
Power front seats 846 846    
Special order charge 282 282    
Preferred Package 1,499      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494    
Navigation system 2,073 2,073    
CD changer, in-dash 447 447    
Satellite radio 371      
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Heated front seats 423 423    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141    
Automatic climate control, front 235 235    
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165    
Cruise control 174      
Automatic air recirculation 188 188    
Sunroof 1,128 1,128    
Wood trim 141 141    
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38    
Universal garage door opener 212 212    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 1,060 1,060
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259      
Trip computer   94    
Options (change) 11,590 8,240 1,140 1,140
Options (change) 10,897 7,748 1,060 1,060
Destination 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $36,215 $35,015 $74,015 $100,915
Total Invoice $34,094 $32,966 $68,986 $94,094

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,796
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelC30C30CLSCLS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCLS550CLS63 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)650, 10160, 8480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,215$35,015$74,015$100,915
Adjustments for Features-5000-5,605-7,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,715$35,015$68,410$93,610
Cost Above Minimum$700$0$0$25,200
Total Invoice$34,094$32,966$68,986$94,094
Adjustments for Features-4710-5,224-6,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,623$32,966$63,762$87,283
Cost Above Minimum$657$0$0$23,521

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelC30C30CLSCLS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCLS550CLS63 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
Proximity key$250   
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$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
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  
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
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$2,050$1,550$7,155$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$5,605$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments-4710-5,224-6,811

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092009
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 T5

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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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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