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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: $33,925

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $26,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,942

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $24,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelC30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E400E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,700 $53,350 $59,400
Base Invoice $23,218 $49,616 $55,242
Preferred Package 1,800    
Climate Package 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000    
Blind spot warning system 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Satellite radio 400    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Lane departure warning   875 875
Premium 1 Package   3,430 3,430
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290
Preferred Package 1,692    
Climate Package 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880    
Blind spot warning system 658    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 670 670
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Satellite radio 376    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Lane departure warning   814 814
Premium 1 Package   3,190 3,190
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200
Options (change) 8,350 6,315 6,315
Options (change) 7,849 5,874 5,874
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $33,925 $60,590 $66,640
Total Invoice $31,942 $56,415 $62,041

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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: $20,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,486
Model Year201120152015
ModelC30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E400E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,925$60,590$66,640
Adjustments for Features0-6,430-6,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,925$54,160$59,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,650
Total Invoice$31,942$56,415$62,041
Adjustments for Features0-5,987-6,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,942$50,428$55,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,254

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

Model Year201120152015
ModelC30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E400E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
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
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
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 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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  
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  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,675$9,105$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,430$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,987-6,359

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

Model Year20112015
ModelC30E-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length167.4 in185.0 in
Width70.2 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.8 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 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Preferred 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
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested195090%
Total Not Requested22510%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested112552%
Total Not Requested104048%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested112552%
Total Not Requested104048%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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