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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: $35,075

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $24,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,023

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $22,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelC30M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,950 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $23,453 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Climate Package 900        
Premier Plus Package 2,000        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Blind spot warning system 700        
Platinum Package 2,400        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720  
Cargo cover 250        
Proximity key 450 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,620 1,620    
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  
Special order charge   250 250 250  
Climate Package 846        
Premier Plus Package 1,880        
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Blind spot warning system 658        
Platinum Package 2,256        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 670 670 670  
Cargo cover 235        
Proximity key 423 605 605    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 1,507 1,507    
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  
Special order charge   233 233 233  
Options (change) 9,250 9,900 9,900 2,725 0
Options (change) 8,695 9,209 9,209 2,535 0
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $35,075 $60,625 $59,125 $66,550 $99,325
Total Invoice $33,023 $56,448 $55,053 $61,957 $92,437

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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: $18,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,479
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelC30M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$35,075$60,625$59,125$66,550$99,325
Adjustments for Features0-7,460-5,760-8,260-13,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,075$53,165$53,365$58,290$86,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$5,125$32,950
Total Invoice$33,023$56,448$55,053$61,957$92,437
Adjustments for Features0-6,946-5,363-7,690-12,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,023$49,502$49,690$54,267$80,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188$4,765$30,641

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

Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelC30M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
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
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
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
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$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
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
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
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    
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,275$8,735$7,035$9,535$14,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,460$5,760$8,260$13,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,946-5,363-7,690-12,294

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

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,212 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 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premier Plus 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested117557%
Total Not Requested89043%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested117557%
Total Not Requested89043%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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