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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: $34,645

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $32,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,620

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $29,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelC30E-ClassE-Class
TrimT5E350E63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,500 $57,150 $91,500
Base Invoice $23,970 $53,150 $85,095
Platinum Package 5,000    
Climate Package 800    
Blind spot warning system 700    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720  
Lane departure warning   850 850
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,000
Premium 1 Package   3,500 2,120
Platinum Package 4,700    
Climate Package 752    
Blind spot warning system 658    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 669  
Lane departure warning   791 791
Premium 2 Package   2,279 1,860
Premium 1 Package   3,255 1,972
Options (change) 8,250 9,140 4,970
Options (change) 7,755 8,501 4,623
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $34,645 $67,165 $97,345
Total Invoice $32,620 $62,526 $90,593

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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: $23,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,928
Model Year201320122012
ModelC30E-ClassE-Class
TrimT5E350E63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5302hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$34,645$67,165$97,345
Adjustments for Features0-8,570-9,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,645$58,595$88,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,655
Total Invoice$32,620$62,526$90,593
Adjustments for Features0-7,978-8,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,620$54,548$82,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,581

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

Model Year201320122012
ModelC30E-ClassE-Class
TrimT5E350E63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,950$10,520$11,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,570$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,978-8,464

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

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,212 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 ft357.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested392590%
Total Not Requested45010%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested142571%
Total Not Requested59029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62543%
Total Not Requested84057%

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