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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,287

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $32,038

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,463

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $30,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelC30C30E-Class
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0E400
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $62,300
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $57,939
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Climate Package 412 412  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720
Wood trim 210 210  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Cargo area partition net 145 145  
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Trip computer 100 100  
Cruise control 185 185  
Satellite radio 295   460
Blind spot warning system 695 695 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200 1,620
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Sport Package     0
Heated front seats     750
9-speed shiftable automatic     0
Power front seats 774 774  
Special order charge 258 258  
Climate Package 354 354  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 670
Wood trim 181 181  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Cargo area partition net 125 125  
Automatic air recirculation 172 172  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Trip computer 86 86  
Cruise control 159 159  
Satellite radio 254   428
Blind spot warning system 598 598 512
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032 1,507
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237    
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Sport Package     0
Heated front seats     698
9-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 11,592 11,022 4,100
Options (change) 10,145 9,654 3,815
Destination 745 745 925
Total Price $35,287 $37,467 $67,325
Total Invoice $32,463 $34,557 $62,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,950
Model Year200820082017
ModelC30C30E-Class
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0E400
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5329hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,287$37,467$67,325
Adjustments for Features0-450-7,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,287$37,017$59,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0
Total Invoice$32,463$34,557$62,679
Adjustments for Features0-415-7,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,463$34,142$55,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,679$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year200820082017
ModelC30C30E-Class
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0E400
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $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
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Rear-facing third row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$3,000$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-7,266

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082017
ModelC30E-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in115.7 in
Length167.4 in194.2 in
Width70.2 in73.7 in
Height57.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft364.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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