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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: $36,265

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $38,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,140

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $35,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelC30C30CLSCLS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $66,309 $88,257
Climate Package 675 675    
Power front seats 900 900    
Special order charge 300 300    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Satellite radio 395      
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
CD changer, in-dash 475 475    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295    
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Trip computer 100 100    
Compass 250 250    
Cruise control 185      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Wood trim 150 150    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 970 970
Blind spot warning system 695 695    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Lane departure warning     850 850
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
Climate Package 634 634    
Power front seats 846 846    
Special order charge 282 282    
Navigation system 2,073 2,073    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494    
Sunroof 1,128 1,128    
Satellite radio 371      
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
CD changer, in-dash 447 447    
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38    
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277    
Universal garage door opener 212 212    
Automatic air recirculation 188 188    
Automatic climate control, front 235 235    
Trip computer 94 94    
Compass 235 235    
Cruise control 174      
Xenon HID headlights 658 658    
Wood trim 141 141    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 902 902
Blind spot warning system 653 653    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259      
Lane departure warning     791 791
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 11,640 9,785 2,660 1,820
Options (change) 10,943 9,199 2,474 1,693
Destination 825 825 875 875
Total Price $36,265 $36,560 $74,835 $97,595
Total Invoice $34,140 $34,417 $69,658 $90,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,974
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelC30C30CLSCLS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCLS550CLS63 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, 8160, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,265$36,560$74,835$97,595
Adjustments for Features0-125-7,030-7,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,265$36,435$67,805$89,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$21,935
Total Invoice$34,140$34,417$69,658$90,825
Adjustments for Features0-118-6,544-7,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,140$34,299$63,114$83,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$159$0$20,401

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2009200920122012
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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
Fog lights $125  
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$950$1,075$7,980$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$7,030$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-118-6,544-7,310

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092012
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 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
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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