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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: $23,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $21,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelC30C30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $51,120 $57,960
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $47,542 $53,903
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950    
Climate Package 900 900    
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
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    
Lane departure warning     850 850
Premium 1 Package     3,400 3,400
Rear spoiler     300 300
Proximity key     650 650
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833    
Climate Package 846 846    
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940    
Navigation system 1,692 1,692    
Sunroof 940 940    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 669 669
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Lane departure warning     791 791
Premium 1 Package     3,162 3,162
Rear spoiler     279 279
Proximity key     605 605
Options (change) 9,100 8,100 5,920 5,920
Options (change) 8,554 7,614 5,506 5,506
Destination 850 850 905 905
Total Price $34,050 $35,250 $57,945 $64,785
Total Invoice $32,058 $33,186 $53,953 $60,314

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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: $19,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,468
Model Year2010201020132013
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)205/50-17215/45-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,050$35,250$57,945$64,785
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,755-5,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$35,050$53,190$59,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$6,440
Total Invoice$32,058$33,186$53,953$60,314
Adjustments for Features0-188-4,427-4,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,058$32,998$49,526$55,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$5,989

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

Model Year2010201020132013
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
Remote app  $25$25
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 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$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 rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
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$2,675$2,875$7,430$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,755$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-4,427-4,799

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

Model Year20102013
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 headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130064%
Total Not Requested72536%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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 headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested120053%
Total Not Requested106547%

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested120053%
Total Not Requested106547%

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