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

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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,337

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $89,938

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,191

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $84,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelC30C30GLS
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0AMG GLS63
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $124,100
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $115,413
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Climate Package 412 412  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Laminated front side windows 300 300  
Wood trim 210 210  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Rear spoiler 200    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Trip computer 100 100  
Cruise control 185 185  
Compass 100 100  
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Satellite radio 295    
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995 25  
285/40ZR22     1,250
Power front seats 774 774  
Special order charge 258 258  
Climate Package 354 354  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Laminated front side windows 258 258  
Wood trim 181 181  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Rear spoiler 172    
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Trip computer 86 86  
Cruise control 159 159  
Compass 86 86  
Automatic air recirculation 172 172  
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Satellite radio 254    
Proximity key 387 387  
Blind spot warning system 598 598  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237    
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 856 22  
285/40ZR22     1,163
Options (change) 12,642 10,902 1,250
Options (change) 10,873 9,376 1,163
Destination 745 745 925
Total Price $36,337 $37,347 $126,275
Total Invoice $33,191 $34,279 $117,501

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,403
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,132
Model Year200820082017
ModelC30C30GLS
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0AMG GLS63
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5550hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17285/40-22
Total Price$36,337$37,347$126,275
Adjustments for Features0-250-19,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,337$37,097$106,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$0
Total Invoice$33,191$34,279$117,501
Adjustments for Features0-229-18,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,191$34,050$99,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$859$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year200820082017
ModelC30C30GLS
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0AMG GLS63
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Power door closers  $300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
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 release, second row seats  $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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,550$3,800$23,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$19,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-18,178

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20082017
ModelC30GLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in121.1 in
Length167.4 in202.0 in
Width70.2 in76.1 in
Height57.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.5,401 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 Version 1.0

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63

285/40ZR22 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
285/40ZR22 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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