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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: $35,187

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $24,908

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,202

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $23,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelC30C30M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Climate Package 412 412        
Power front seats 900 900        
Special order charge 300 300 250 250 250  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250        
Cruise control 185 185        
Cargo cover 180 180        
Rear spoiler 200          
Sunroof 1,200 1,200        
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40        
Automatic air recirculation 200 200        
Wood trim 210 210        
Universal garage door opener 225 225        
Cargo area partition net 145 145        
Trip computer 100 100        
Compass 100 100        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150        
Proximity key 450 450 650 650    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 970 970 970  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200 1,620 1,620    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700        
Satellite radio 295          
Blind spot warning system 695 695        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275          
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package     4,030 4,030    
Lane departure warning     875 875    
Memory system, passenger seat     365 365 365  
Climate Package 354 354        
Power front seats 774 774        
Special order charge 258 258 233 233 233  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 670 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215        
Cruise control 159 159        
Cargo cover 155 155        
Rear spoiler 172          
Sunroof 1,032 1,032        
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34        
Automatic air recirculation 172 172        
Wood trim 181 181        
Universal garage door opener 194 194        
Cargo area partition net 125 125        
Trip computer 86 86        
Compass 86 86        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129        
Proximity key 387 387 605 605    
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344 902 902 902  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032 1,507 1,507    
Xenon HID headlights 602 602        
Satellite radio 254          
Blind spot warning system 598 598        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237          
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package     3,748 3,748    
Lane departure warning     814 814    
Memory system, passenger seat     339 339 339  
Options (change) 11,492 10,722 10,870 10,870 3,695 0
Options (change) 9,884 9,221 10,111 10,111 3,437 0
Destination 745 745 925 925 925 925
Total Price $35,187 $37,167 $61,595 $60,095 $67,520 $99,325
Total Invoice $32,202 $34,124 $57,350 $55,955 $62,859 $92,437

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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: $18,388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,681
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelC30C30M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$35,187$37,167$61,595$60,095$67,520$99,325
Adjustments for Features0-250-8,020-6,320-8,820-12,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,187$36,917$53,575$53,775$58,700$86,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$200$5,125$32,880
Total Invoice$32,202$34,124$57,350$55,955$62,859$92,437
Adjustments for Features0-230-7,467-5,885-8,211-11,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,202$33,894$49,883$50,070$54,648$80,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,692$0$187$4,765$30,577

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

Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelC30C30M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
RWD   $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500
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 warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0     
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
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$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Chronometer     $100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$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
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$925$1,175$8,945$7,245$9,745$13,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$8,020$6,320$8,820$12,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-7,467-5,885-8,211-11,977

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

Model Year20082015
ModelC30M-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.8 in
Length167.4 in189.1 in
Width70.2 in75.2 in
Height57.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 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 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Memory system, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested122559%
Total Not Requested84041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Memory system, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested122559%
Total Not Requested84041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Memory system, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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