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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: $42,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,400

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $39,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelC30C30CLSCLS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $68,820 $92,116
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950    
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000    
Climate Package 900 900    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833    
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940    
Climate Package 846 846    
Navigation system 1,692 1,692    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Sunroof 940 940    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Options (change) 8,400 7,400 0 0
Options (change) 7,896 6,956 0 0
Destination 850 850 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $33,350 $34,550 $76,175 $102,525
Total Invoice $31,400 $32,528 $70,995 $95,591

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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: $37,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,488
Model Year2010201020112011
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, 10510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,350$34,550$76,175$102,525
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,480-7,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$34,350$70,695$95,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$24,750
Total Invoice$31,400$32,528$70,995$95,591
Adjustments for Features0-188-5,107-6,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,400$32,340$65,888$88,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$23,102

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2010201020112011
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$250  
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$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  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
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$100
Total Value of Features$2,300$2,500$7,780$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,480$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-5,107-6,601

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102011
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

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 headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested117558%
Total Not Requested85042%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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 headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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