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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: $34,825

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $24,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,788

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $22,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelC30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E350E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,950 $51,120 $57,960
Base Invoice $23,453 $47,542 $53,903
Premier Plus Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Platinum Package 2,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Proximity key 450    
Blind spot warning system 700    
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   3,400 3,400
Lane departure warning   850 850
Premier Plus Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Platinum Package 2,256    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 669 669
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Proximity key 423    
Blind spot warning system 658    
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,162 3,162
Lane departure warning   791 791
Options (change) 9,000 7,420 7,420
Options (change) 8,460 6,901 6,901
Destination 875 905 905
Total Price $34,825 $59,445 $66,285
Total Invoice $32,788 $55,348 $61,709

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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: $18,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,248
Model Year201220132013
ModelC30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E350E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5302hp 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$34,825$59,445$66,285
Adjustments for Features0-5,705-6,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,825$53,740$60,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,440
Total Invoice$32,788$55,348$61,709
Adjustments for Features0-5,312-5,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,788$50,036$56,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,989

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

Model Year201220132013
ModelC30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E350E550
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
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 
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  
Residual heat $50$50
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
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$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  
USB port$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  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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  
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$2,050$7,755$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,705$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,312-5,684

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

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,212 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

Premier Plus 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested106547%

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