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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: $34,125

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $37,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,130

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $34,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelC30CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,950 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $23,453 $60,357 $80,538
Premier Plus Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900    
Platinum Package 2,400    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Proximity key 450 1,080 1,080
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Satellite radio   699 699
Navigation system   1,240 1,240
Heated front seats   690  
Premier Plus Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846    
Platinum Package 2,256    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Proximity key 423 1,004 1,004
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Satellite radio   650 650
Navigation system   1,153 1,153
Heated front seats   642  
Options (change) 8,300 4,929 4,239
Options (change) 7,802 4,584 3,942
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $34,125 $71,904 $93,314
Total Invoice $32,130 $67,016 $86,955

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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: $32,964
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,398
Model Year201220062006
ModelC30CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,125$71,904$93,314
Adjustments for Features0-4,815-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$67,089$87,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,460
Total Invoice$32,130$67,016$86,955
Adjustments for Features0-4,488-5,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,130$62,528$81,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,055

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220062006
ModelC30CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,825$6,640$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,815$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,488-5,372

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,212 lb.3,813 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

Premier Plus 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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