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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: $34,760

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $24,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,835

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $23,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelC30C30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0E350E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $51,120 $57,960
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $47,542 $53,903
Power front seats 900 900    
Special order charge 300 300    
Climate Package 675 675    
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    
Rear spoiler 200   300 300
Proximity key 450 450 650 650
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 970 970
Blind spot warning system 695 695    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Satellite radio 295      
Lane departure warning     850 850
Premium 1 Package     3,400 3,400
Power front seats 774 774    
Special order charge 258 258    
Climate Package 580 580    
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    
Rear spoiler 172   279 279
Proximity key 387 387 605 605
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344 902 902
Blind spot warning system 598 598    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237      
Satellite radio 254      
Lane departure warning     791 791
Premium 1 Package     3,162 3,162
Options (change) 11,065 10,295 6,890 6,890
Options (change) 9,517 8,854 6,408 6,408
Destination 745 745 905 905
Total Price $34,760 $36,740 $58,915 $65,755
Total Invoice $31,835 $33,757 $54,855 $61,216

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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: $18,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,034
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelC30C30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0E350E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5302hp V6402hp 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)205/50-17215/45-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,760$36,740$58,915$65,755
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,355-5,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,760$36,490$53,560$60,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$6,440
Total Invoice$31,835$33,757$54,855$61,216
Adjustments for Features0-230-4,986-5,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,835$33,527$49,869$55,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,692$0$5,989

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

Model Year2008200820132013
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 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
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
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
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
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$100
Total Value of Features$1,800$2,050$7,155$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,355$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-4,986-5,358

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

Model Year20082013
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.3,620 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 washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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 washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested121554%

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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested121554%

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