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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,947

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $23,963

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,310

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $22,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelC30C30R-Class
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0R350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $52,690
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $49,002
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Special order charge 300 300  
Power front seats 900 900  
Climate Package 412 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Rear spoiler 200    
Wood trim 210 210  
Satellite radio 295    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Trip computer 100 100  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Compass 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Cruise control 185 185  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 800
Xenon HID headlights 700 700 985
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Heated front seats     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Special order charge 258 258  
Power front seats 774 774  
Climate Package 354 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 670
CD changer, in-dash 409 409  
Rear spoiler 172    
Wood trim 181 181  
Satellite radio 254    
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Trip computer 86 86  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Compass 86 86  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Cruise control 159 159  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344 744
Xenon HID headlights 602 602 916
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Heated front seats     698
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Options (change) 10,252 9,757 4,345
Options (change) 8,992 8,566 4,042
Destination 745 745 875
Total Price $33,947 $36,202 $57,910
Total Invoice $31,310 $33,469 $53,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,008
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,995
Model Year200820082012
ModelC30C30R-Class
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0R350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5302hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$33,947$36,202$57,910
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,947$35,952$52,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0
Total Invoice$31,310$33,469$53,919
Adjustments for Features0-231-4,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,310$33,238$49,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,928$0

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

Model Year200820082012
ModelC30C30R-Class
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0R350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,350$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-4,614

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

Model Year20082012
ModelC30R-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in126.6 in
Length167.4 in203.1 in
Width70.2 in77.1 in
Height57.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.942.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 seat200No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 seat200No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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