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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: $36,985

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $24,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,816

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $22,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelC30C30E-ClassE-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350 / E320E55
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $52,300 $82,600
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $48,639 $76,818
Climate Package 675 675    
Power front seats 900 900    
Special order charge 300 300    
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 690  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Cargo cover 180 180    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
Cargo area partition net 145 145    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Cruise control 185      
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Wood trim 150 150    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150    
CD changer, in-dash 475 475   430
Satellite radio 395   500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295 925 925
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995      
Lighting Package     990 990
Premium Package     2,950  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,500  
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Climate Package 634 634    
Power front seats 846 846    
Special order charge 282 282    
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 642  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Cargo cover 169 169    
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38    
Cargo area partition net 136 136    
Automatic climate control, front 235 235    
Cruise control 174      
Universal garage door opener 212 212    
Wood trim 141 141    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141    
CD changer, in-dash 447 447   400
Satellite radio 371   465 465
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277 860 860
Xenon HID headlights 658 658    
Sunroof 1,128 1,128    
Navigation system 2,073 2,073    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 935      
Lighting Package     921 921
Premium Package     2,744  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,395  
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Options (change) 13,060 10,210 8,635 3,925
Options (change) 12,277 9,598 8,031 3,650
Destination 825 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $37,685 $36,985 $61,710 $89,000
Total Invoice $35,474 $34,816 $57,445 $82,943

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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: $21,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,403
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelC30C30E-ClassE-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350 / E320E55
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5268hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10420, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/55-16245/40-18
Total Price$37,685$36,985$61,710$89,000
Adjustments for Features00-3,465-3,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,685$36,985$58,245$85,035
Cost Above Minimum$700$0$0$26,790
Total Invoice$35,474$34,816$57,445$82,943
Adjustments for Features00-3,226-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,474$34,816$54,219$79,248
Cost Above Minimum$658$0$0$25,029

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

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelC30C30E-ClassE-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350 / E320E55
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$50
Rear-facing third row seats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,025$2,025$5,490$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,465$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,226-3,695

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

Model Year20092006
ModelC30E-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in112.4 in
Length167.4 in190.9 in
Width70.2 in71.7 in
Height57.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,991 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 E350 / E320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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