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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: $33,225

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $20,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,284

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $18,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelC30M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5ML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $23,218 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Preferred Package 1,800      
Climate Package 900      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Multimedia Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,995 1,995  
Satellite radio 400      
Lighting Package   950 950  
Premium I Package   3,850 3,850  
Heated front seats   720    
Preferred Package 1,692      
Climate Package 846      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Multimedia Package 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 1,855 1,855  
Satellite radio 376      
Lighting Package   884 884  
Premium I Package   3,580 3,580  
Heated front seats   670    
Options (change) 7,650 8,235 7,515 0
Options (change) 7,191 7,659 6,989 0
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $33,225 $53,710 $64,190 $90,975
Total Invoice $31,284 $50,012 $59,758 $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: $15,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,435
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelC30M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5ML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$33,225$53,710$64,190$90,975
Adjustments for Features0-4,610-6,660-10,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,225$49,100$57,530$79,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,430$30,890
Total Invoice$31,284$50,012$59,758$84,668
Adjustments for Features0-4,293-6,200-10,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,284$45,719$53,558$74,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,839$28,726

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

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelC30M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5ML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$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
Proximity key   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
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 partition net $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter$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 (gray/black)$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
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   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150  $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,500$6,110$8,160$12,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,610$6,660$10,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,293-6,200-10,223

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

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,201 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested207595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested122553%
Total Not Requested109047%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested122553%
Total Not Requested109047%

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