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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: $33,350

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $32,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,400

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $29,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelC30C30E-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $56,200
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $52,266
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950  
Climate Package 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200 1,620
Sport Package     0
Premium 2 Package     2,450
Premium 1 Package     3,500
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833  
Climate Package 846 846  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692  
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 669
Sunroof 940 940  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188 1,507
Sport Package     0
Premium 2 Package     2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,255
Options (change) 8,400 7,400 8,290
Options (change) 7,896 6,956 7,710
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $33,350 $34,550 $65,365
Total Invoice $31,400 $32,528 $60,851

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,543
Model Year201020102011
ModelC30C30E-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,350$34,550$65,365
Adjustments for Features0-200-8,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$34,350$56,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$31,400$32,528$60,851
Adjustments for Features0-188-7,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,400$32,340$52,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0

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

Model Year201020102011
ModelC30C30E-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
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
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim  $250
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
Rear-facing third row seats  $0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,125$1,325$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$8,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-7,908

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

Model Year20102011
ModelC30E-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in113.2 in
Length167.4 in192.7 in
Width70.2 in73.0 in
Height57.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 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 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft369.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142571%
Total Not Requested59029%

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