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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,902

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $22,093

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,097

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $21,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelC30C30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0E350E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $48,050 $54,650
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $44,686 $50,824
Power front seats 900 900    
Special order charge 300 300    
Climate Package 412 412    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Cruise control 185 185    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200    
Wood trim 210 210    
CD changer, in-dash 475 475    
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200    
Trip computer 100 100    
Satellite radio 295      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Proximity key 450 450    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Premium 2 Package     6,350 6,350
Power front seats 774 774    
Special order charge 258 258    
Climate Package 354 354    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896    
Sunroof 1,032 1,032    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 669 669
Automatic climate control, front 215 215    
Cruise control 159 159    
Automatic air recirculation 172 172    
Wood trim 181 181    
CD changer, in-dash 409 409    
Universal garage door opener 194 194    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032    
Trip computer 86 86    
Satellite radio 254      
Xenon HID headlights 602 602    
Proximity key 387 387    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237      
Premium 2 Package     5,906 5,906
Options (change) 10,207 9,637 7,070 7,070
Options (change) 8,779 8,288 6,575 6,575
Destination 745 745 875 875
Total Price $33,902 $36,082 $55,995 $62,595
Total Invoice $31,097 $33,191 $52,136 $58,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,425
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelC30C30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0E350E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,902$36,082$55,995$62,595
Adjustments for Features0-450-4,955-5,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,902$35,632$51,040$57,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$6,100
Total Invoice$31,097$33,191$52,136$58,274
Adjustments for Features0-414-4,614-5,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,097$32,777$47,522$53,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$0$5,674

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelC30C30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0E350E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
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
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,675$2,125$6,630$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$4,955$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-414-4,614-5,078

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082010
ModelC30E-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length167.4 in185.0 in
Width70.2 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,684 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.0 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 Version 1.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207555%
Total Not Requested169045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207555%
Total Not Requested169045%

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