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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: $33,350

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $41,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,400

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $38,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelC30C30CLSCLS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $63,194 $87,002
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000    
Climate Package 900 900    
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Premium Package 2     4,770 4,035
iPod integration     425 425
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940    
Climate Package 846 846    
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Sunroof 940 940    
Navigation system 1,692 1,692    
Premium Package 2     4,436 3,753
iPod integration     395 395
Options (change) 8,400 7,400 5,195 4,460
Options (change) 7,896 6,956 4,831 4,148
Destination 850 850 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $33,350 $34,550 $75,320 $101,485
Total Invoice $31,400 $32,528 $70,200 $94,625

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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: $34,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,192
Model Year2010201020082008
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, 10650, 10480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,350$34,550$75,320$101,485
Adjustments for Features0-200-7,090-8,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$34,350$68,230$92,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$24,465
Total Invoice$31,400$32,528$70,200$94,625
Adjustments for Features0-188-6,608-8,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,400$32,340$63,592$86,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$22,837

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2010201020082008
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
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
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
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,575$1,775$8,665$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$7,090$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-6,608-8,196

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102008
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.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested150059%
Total Not Requested102541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested150059%
Total Not Requested102541%

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