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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: $37,185

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $58,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,004

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $54,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelC30C30E-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $88,500
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $82,305
Climate Package 675 675  
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Cargo area partition net 145 145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Cruise control 185    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Wood trim 150 150  
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Satellite radio 395    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995    
Premium II Package     1,930
Premium I Package     2,100
Climate Package 634 634  
Power front seats 846 846  
Special order charge 282 282  
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Cargo cover 169 169  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Cargo area partition net 136 136  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Cruise control 174    
Automatic air recirculation 188 188  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Wood trim 141 141  
CD changer, in-dash 447 447  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Satellite radio 371    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 935    
Premium II Package     1,795
Premium I Package     1,953
Options (change) 13,260 10,410 4,030
Options (change) 12,465 9,786 3,748
Destination 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $37,885 $37,185 $96,005
Total Invoice $35,662 $35,004 $89,528

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,609
Model Year200920092009
ModelC30C30E-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5507hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,885$37,185$96,005
Adjustments for Features-5000-7,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,385$37,185$88,590
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0
Total Invoice$35,662$35,004$89,528
Adjustments for Features-4710-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,191$35,004$82,613
Cost Above Minimum$187$0$0

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

Model Year200920092009
ModelC30C30E-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,825$1,325$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-4710-6,915

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

Model Year20092009
ModelC30E-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in112.4 in
Length167.4 in192.3 in
Width70.2 in71.7 in
Height57.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft368.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested77560%
Total Not Requested52540%

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