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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: $37,640

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $18,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,432

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $17,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelC30C30M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Climate Package 675 675      
Power front seats 900 900      
Special order charge 300 300      
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595      
Navigation system 2,205 2,205      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 720 720  
Cruise control 185        
Cargo cover 180 180      
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295      
Automatic air recirculation 200 200      
Automatic climate control, front 250 250      
CD changer, in-dash 475 475      
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Cargo area partition net 145 145      
Wood trim 150 150      
Compass 250 250      
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200 1,995 1,995  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Satellite radio 395        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Power-folding mirrors 250 250      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275        
Premium II Package     6,600 6,600  
Lighting Package     950 950  
Heated front seats     720    
Climate Package 634 634      
Power front seats 846 846      
Special order charge 282 282      
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499      
Navigation system 2,073 2,073      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 670 670  
Cruise control 174        
Cargo cover 169 169      
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38      
Sunroof 1,128 1,128      
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277      
Automatic air recirculation 188 188      
Automatic climate control, front 235 235      
CD changer, in-dash 447 447      
Universal garage door opener 212 212      
Cargo area partition net 136 136      
Wood trim 141 141      
Compass 235 235      
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188 1,855 1,855  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658      
Satellite radio 371        
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376      
Power-folding mirrors 235 235      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259        
Premium II Package     6,138 6,138  
Lighting Package     884 884  
Heated front seats     670    
Options (change) 13,015 11,160 10,985 10,265 0
Options (change) 12,235 10,491 10,217 9,547 0
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Total Price $37,640 $37,935 $56,460 $66,940 $90,975
Total Invoice $35,432 $35,709 $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 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,627
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelC30C30M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignML350 / 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)650, 10650, 10440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$37,640$37,935$56,460$66,940$90,975
Adjustments for Features00-4,845-6,895-9,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,640$37,935$51,615$60,045$81,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$8,430$29,790
Total Invoice$35,432$35,709$52,570$62,316$84,668
Adjustments for Features00-4,511-6,419-8,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,432$35,709$48,059$55,897$75,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$277$0$7,838$27,702

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

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelC30C30M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignML350 / 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$200   
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
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$1,125$1,125$5,970$8,020$10,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,845$6,895$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,511-6,419-8,907

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

Model Year20092009
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 T5

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 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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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 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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested227557%
Total Not Requested169043%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested227557%
Total Not Requested169043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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