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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: $33,945

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $22,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,962

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $20,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200920092009
ModelC30M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5ML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,500 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $23,970 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Climate Package 800      
Platinum Package 5,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,995 1,995  
Premium II Package   6,600 6,600  
Lighting Package   950 950  
Heated front seats   720    
Climate Package 752      
Platinum Package 4,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 1,855 1,855  
Premium II Package   6,138 6,138  
Lighting Package   884 884  
Heated front seats   670    
Options (change) 7,550 10,985 10,265 0
Options (change) 7,097 10,217 9,547 0
Destination 895 875 875 875
Total Price $33,945 $56,460 $66,940 $90,975
Total Invoice $31,962 $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: $16,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,966
Model Year2013200920092009
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$33,945$56,460$66,940$90,975
Adjustments for Features0-6,060-8,110-10,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,945$50,400$58,830$80,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,430$29,790
Total Invoice$31,962$52,570$62,316$84,668
Adjustments for Features0-5,642-7,550-10,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,962$46,928$54,766$74,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,838$27,703

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

Model Year2013200920092009
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$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$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
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$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
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   
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 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$1,175$7,235$9,285$11,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,060$8,110$10,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,642-7,550-10,037

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

Model Year20132009
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 Weight3,212 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested392590%
Total Not Requested45010%

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 mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested182546%
Total Not Requested214054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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 mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested182546%
Total Not Requested214054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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