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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: $46,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,130

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $42,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelC30CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,950 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $23,453 $68,820 $92,116
Climate Package 900    
Premier Plus Package 2,000    
Platinum Package 2,400    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Proximity key 450    
Premium Package 1   4,070 3,310
Climate Package 846    
Premier Plus Package 1,880    
Platinum Package 2,256    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Proximity key 423    
Premium Package 1   3,785 3,022
Options (change) 8,300 4,070 3,310
Options (change) 7,802 3,785 3,022
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $34,125 $80,245 $105,835
Total Invoice $32,130 $74,780 $98,613

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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: $38,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,912
Model Year201220112011
ModelC30CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,125$80,245$105,835
Adjustments for Features0-7,230-8,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$73,015$97,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,990
Total Invoice$32,130$74,780$98,613
Adjustments for Features0-6,738-8,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,130$68,042$90,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,344

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220112011
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
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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
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  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$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
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,500$8,730$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,230$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,738-8,227

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122011
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.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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested87547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested87547%

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