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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: $33,945

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $22,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,962

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $21,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelC30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E350E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,500 $48,850 $55,450
Base Invoice $23,970 $45,431 $51,569
Platinum Package 5,000    
Climate Package 800    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,000
Platinum Package 4,700    
Climate Package 752    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 669 669
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 3,720
Options (change) 7,550 7,170 7,170
Options (change) 7,097 6,668 6,668
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $33,945 $56,895 $63,495
Total Invoice $31,962 $52,974 $59,112

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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: $17,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,398
Model Year201320112011
ModelC30E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E350E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5268hp V6382hp 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)205/50-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,945$56,895$63,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,955-5,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,945$51,940$58,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,100
Total Invoice$31,962$52,974$59,112
Adjustments for Features0-4,614-5,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,962$48,360$54,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,674

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

Model Year201320112011
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
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$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  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
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
Total Value of Features$2,000$6,955$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,955$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,614-5,078

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

Model Year20132011
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.3,586 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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested392590%
Total Not Requested45010%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested89038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested89038%

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