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

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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,312

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $21,148

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,310

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $20,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelC30C30M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0ML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Power front seats 900 900      
Special order charge 300 300      
Climate Package 412 412      
Navigation system 2,205 2,205      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720  
Compass 100 100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150      
Automatic climate control, front 250 250      
Fog lights 295 295      
Cruise control 185 185      
Cargo cover 180 180      
Automatic air recirculation 200 200      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40      
Cargo area partition net 145 145      
CD changer, in-dash 475 475      
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Wood trim 210 210      
Trip computer 100 100      
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200 1,995 1,995  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Satellite radio 295        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Proximity key 450 450      
Power-folding mirrors 250 250      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275        
Premium II Package     6,600 6,600  
Lighting Package     950 950  
Heated front seats     720    
Power front seats 774 774      
Special order charge 258 258      
Climate Package 354 354      
Navigation system 1,896 1,896      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 670 670  
Compass 86 86      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Automatic climate control, front 215 215      
Fog lights 254 254      
Cruise control 159 159      
Cargo cover 155 155      
Automatic air recirculation 172 172      
Sunroof 1,032 1,032      
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34      
Cargo area partition net 125 125      
CD changer, in-dash 409 409      
Universal garage door opener 194 194      
Wood trim 181 181      
Trip computer 86 86      
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032 1,855 1,855  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602      
Satellite radio 254        
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344      
Proximity key 387 387      
Power-folding mirrors 215 215      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237        
Premium II Package     6,138 6,138  
Lighting Package     884 884  
Heated front seats     670    
Options (change) 11,617 11,047 10,985 10,265 0
Options (change) 9,992 9,501 10,217 9,547 0
Destination 745 745 875 875 875
Total Price $35,312 $37,492 $56,460 $66,940 $90,975
Total Invoice $32,310 $34,404 $52,570 $62,316 $84,668

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,678
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,167
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelC30C30M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0ML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$35,312$37,492$56,460$66,940$90,975
Adjustments for Features0-450-5,470-7,520-10,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,312$37,042$50,990$59,420$80,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$8,430$29,790
Total Invoice$32,310$34,404$52,570$62,316$84,668
Adjustments for Features0-413-5,093-7,001-9,488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,310$33,991$47,477$55,315$75,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,681$0$7,838$27,703

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelC30C30M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0ML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200   
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$900$1,350$6,370$8,420$11,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$5,470$7,520$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-413-5,093-7,001-9,488

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20082009
ModelC30M-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.7 in
Length167.4 in188.5 in
Width70.2 in75.2 in
Height57.0 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft372.4 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 washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium II 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 mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212554%
Total Not Requested184046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium II 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 mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212554%
Total Not Requested184046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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