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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: $33,925

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $40,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,942

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $37,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelC30GLGLGLGL
TrimT5GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $23,218 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Preferred Package 1,800        
Climate Package 900        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Blind spot warning system 700        
Multimedia Package 2,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,620 1,620    
Satellite radio 400        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Lane departure warning   875 875    
Preferred Package 1,692        
Climate Package 846        
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Blind spot warning system 658        
Multimedia Package 1,880        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 1,507 1,507    
Satellite radio 376        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Lane departure warning   814 814    
Options (change) 8,350 9,015 9,015 0 0
Options (change) 7,849 8,385 8,385 0 0
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $33,925 $74,490 $76,140 $92,225 $123,025
Total Invoice $31,942 $69,342 $70,876 $85,834 $113,548

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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: $29,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,932
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelC30GLGLGLGL
TrimT5GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 1080, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$33,925$74,490$76,140$92,225$123,025
Adjustments for Features0-11,245-11,395-15,560-20,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,925$63,245$64,745$76,665$102,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$13,420$39,645
Total Invoice$31,942$69,342$70,876$85,834$113,548
Adjustments for Features0-10,468-10,607-14,482-18,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,942$58,874$60,269$71,352$94,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$12,478$36,090

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelC30GLGLGLGL
TrimT5GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,850$14,095$14,245$18,410$22,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,245$11,395$15,560$20,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,468-10,607-14,482-18,584

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112016
ModelC30GL
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in121.0 in
Length167.4 in201.6 in
Width70.2 in76.4 in
Height57.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.949.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested195090%
Total Not Requested22510%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested132550%
Total Not Requested131550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested132550%
Total Not Requested131550%

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