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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: $35,195

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $44,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,212

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $41,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelC30GL
TrimT5GL550
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,500 $77,375
Base Invoice $23,970 $71,959
Climate Package 800  
Platinum Package 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
iPod integration   375
Proximity key   1,110
Climate Package 752  
Platinum Package 4,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
iPod integration   349
Proximity key   1,032
Options (change) 8,800 1,485
Options (change) 8,347 1,381
Destination 895 875
Total Price $35,195 $79,735
Total Invoice $33,212 $74,215

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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: $32,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,652
Model Year20132008
ModelC30GL
TrimT5GL550
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5382hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17295/40-21
Total Price$35,195$79,735
Adjustments for Features0-12,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,195$67,540
Total Invoice$33,212$74,215
Adjustments for Features0-11,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,212$62,864

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132008
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 
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 
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
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rack $300
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
Skid plates $150
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
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$14,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,351

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132008
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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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested390089%
Total Not Requested47511%

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