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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: $37,360

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $23,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,169

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $21,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelC30C30E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350E550E63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $48,600 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $45,198 $52,359 $79,748
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) 525 525 720 720  
Compass 250 250      
Automatic climate control, front 250 250      
Cruise control 185        
Automatic air recirculation 200 200      
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
CD changer, in-dash 475 475      
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40      
Wood trim 150 150      
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 950 950 950
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200 1,590    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275        
Satellite radio 395        
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995        
Premium 2 Package     2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium 1 Package     3,950 4,400 2,500
Rear Seat Package     430 430  
Rear spoiler     300 300  
Polished alloy wheels     750    
Sport Package     0 0  
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) 494 494 669 669  
Compass 235 235      
Automatic climate control, front 235 235      
Cruise control 174        
Automatic air recirculation 188 188      
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277      
Sunroof 1,128 1,128      
CD changer, in-dash 447 447      
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38      
Wood trim 141 141      
Universal garage door opener 212 212      
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 884 884 884
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188 1,479    
Xenon HID headlights 658 658      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259        
Satellite radio 371        
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 935        
Premium 2 Package     2,232 2,232 2,232
Premium 1 Package     3,674 4,092 2,325
Rear Seat Package     400 400  
Rear spoiler     279 279  
Polished alloy wheels     698    
Sport Package     0 0  
Options (change) 13,435 10,585 11,090 9,200 5,850
Options (change) 12,630 9,951 10,315 8,556 5,441
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $38,060 $37,360 $60,565 $66,375 $94,175
Total Invoice $35,827 $35,169 $56,388 $61,790 $87,764

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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: $18,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,699
Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelC30C30E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350E550E63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$38,060$37,360$60,565$66,375$94,175
Adjustments for Features-5000-4,855-6,555-6,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,560$37,360$55,710$59,820$87,395
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0$4,110$31,685
Total Invoice$35,827$35,169$56,388$61,790$87,764
Adjustments for Features-4710-4,520-6,102-6,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,356$35,169$51,868$55,688$81,446
Cost Above Minimum$187$0$0$3,820$29,578

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

Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelC30C30E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350E550E63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  $150
Console without shifter  $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat    $100
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Alloy wheels $350  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,925$1,425$6,280$7,980$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$4,855$6,555$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments-4710-4,520-6,102-6,318

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

Model Year20092010
ModelC30E-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.1 in
Length167.4 in191.7 in
Width70.2 in73.0 in
Height57.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.8 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

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 lights125No
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 Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested89038%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
265/35ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested119046%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
265/35ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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