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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: $33,925

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $39,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,942

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $36,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelC30CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $23,218 $66,309 $88,257
Preferred Package 1,800    
Multimedia Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Satellite radio 400    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Blind spot warning system 700    
Lane departure warning   850 850
Folding second row seats   440  
Preferred Package 1,692    
Multimedia Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Satellite radio 376    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Blind spot warning system 658    
Lane departure warning   791 791
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 8,350 1,290 850
Options (change) 7,849 1,200 791
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $33,925 $73,465 $96,625
Total Invoice $31,942 $68,384 $89,923

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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: $32,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,340
Model Year201120122012
ModelC30CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,925$73,465$96,625
Adjustments for Features0-6,555-7,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,925$66,910$89,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,135
Total Invoice$31,942$68,384$89,923
Adjustments for Features0-6,102-7,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,942$62,282$82,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,587

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120122012
ModelC30CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
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  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Wood trim $300$300
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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,450$8,005$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,555$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,102-7,054

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,201 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested195090%
Total Not Requested22510%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%

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%

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