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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: $35,625

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $46,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,615

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $42,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelC30GL
TrimT5GL550
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,950 $81,300
Base Invoice $23,453 $75,609
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Platinum Package 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Cargo cover 250  
Proximity key 450  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Platinum Package 2,256  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Cargo cover 235  
Proximity key 423  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Options (change) 9,800 0
Options (change) 9,287 0
Destination 875 875
Total Price $35,625 $82,175
Total Invoice $33,615 $76,484

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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: $34,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,551
Model Year20122009
ModelC30GL
TrimT5GL550
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5382hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17295/40-21
Total Price$35,625$82,175
Adjustments for Features0-12,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,625$70,015
Total Invoice$33,615$76,484
Adjustments for Features0-11,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,615$65,166

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122009
ModelC30GL
TrimT5GL550
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$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 
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
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,400$14,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,318

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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,211 lb.5,434 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Premier Plus 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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