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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: $34,050

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $24,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $22,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelC30C30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $46,314 $52,629
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950    
Climate Package 900 900    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000
Lane departure warning     850 850
Rear spoiler     300 300
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833    
Climate Package 846 846    
Navigation system 1,692 1,692    
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940    
Sunroof 940 940    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 669 669
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720
Lane departure warning     791 791
Rear spoiler     279 279
Options (change) 9,100 8,100 8,320 8,320
Options (change) 8,554 7,614 7,738 7,738
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $34,050 $35,250 $58,995 $65,785
Total Invoice $32,058 $33,186 $54,927 $61,242

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,674
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelC30C30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,050$35,250$58,995$65,785
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,580-5,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$35,050$53,415$59,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$6,390
Total Invoice$32,058$33,186$54,927$61,242
Adjustments for Features0-188-5,195-5,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,058$32,998$49,732$55,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$5,943

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

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelC30C30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350E550
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
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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
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$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port$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
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
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
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,100$2,300$7,680$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,580$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-5,195-5,567

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

Model Year20102012
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 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180089%
Total Not Requested22511%
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
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 E-Class (2-door) E350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested89038%

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested89038%

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