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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,415

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $32,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,235

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $29,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelC30C30GL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGL450 / GL320
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $58,200
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $54,126
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
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Wood trim 150 150  
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Compass 250 250  
Cruise control 185    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200 2,130
Satellite radio 395    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Power-folding mirrors 250 250  
Cargo area partition net 145 145  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Premium II Package     8,650
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) 494 494 670
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Cargo cover 169 169  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Wood trim 141 141  
CD changer, in-dash 447 447  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Compass 235 235  
Cruise control 174    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188 1,981
Satellite radio 371    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Power-folding mirrors 235 235  
Cargo area partition net 136 136  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Premium II Package     8,044
Options (change) 13,790 12,210 11,500
Options (change) 13,038 11,553 10,695
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $38,415 $38,985 $70,575
Total Invoice $36,235 $36,771 $65,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,529
Model Year200920092009
ModelC30C30GL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGL450 / GL320
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5335hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18275/55-19
Total Price$38,415$38,985$70,575
Adjustments for Features00-9,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,415$38,985$60,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$36,235$36,771$65,696
Adjustments for Features00-8,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,235$36,771$56,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$536$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200920092009
ModelC30C30GL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGL450 / GL320
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
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
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
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
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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-folding third row seats  $1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,325$2,325$11,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$9,595
Value of Feature Adjustments00-8,932

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092009
ModelC30GL
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in121.1 in
Length167.4 in200.6 in
Width70.2 in76.0 in
Height57.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.5,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft383.3 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 GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rearview camera200No
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested286552%
Total Not Requested261548%

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