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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: $36,670

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $23,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,597

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $21,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelC30E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E400
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,950 $54,200
Base Invoice $23,453 $50,406
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Platinum Package 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Proximity key 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
2.5L I5 1,295  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Premium 1 Package   3,880
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Platinum Package 2,256  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 670
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Proximity key 423  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
2.5L I5 1,217  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Premium 1 Package   3,608
Options (change) 10,845 4,600
Options (change) 10,269 4,278
Destination 875 925
Total Price $36,670 $59,725
Total Invoice $34,597 $55,609

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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: $18,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,887
Model Year20122016
ModelC30E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E400
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine250hp I5329hp V6
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,670$59,725
Adjustments for Features0-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,670$55,295
Total Invoice$34,597$55,609
Adjustments for Features0-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,597$51,484

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

Model Year20122016
ModelC30E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E400
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,450$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,125

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

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,211 lb.3,935 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

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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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) E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested132552%
Total Not Requested124048%

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