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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: $37,515

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $25,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,389

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $23,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelC30C30R-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $52,690
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $49,002
Climate Package 675 675  
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595  
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700 985
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 800
Blind spot warning system 695 695 600
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Satellite radio 395    
Wood trim 150 150  
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Cruise control 185    
Compass 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 720
Premium 2 Package     4,400
Heated front seats     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Climate Package 634 634  
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499  
Power front seats 846 846  
Special order charge 282 282  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658 916
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 744
Blind spot warning system 653 653 558
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Satellite radio 371    
Wood trim 141 141  
CD changer, in-dash 447 447  
Cargo cover 169 169  
Cruise control 174    
Compass 235 235  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 670
Premium 2 Package     4,092
Heated front seats     698
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Options (change) 12,890 12,310 9,345
Options (change) 12,192 11,647 8,692
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $37,515 $39,085 $62,910
Total Invoice $35,389 $36,865 $58,569

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,589
Model Year200920092012
ModelC30C30R-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR350
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)650, 10650, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$37,515$39,085$62,910
Adjustments for Features0-450-6,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,515$38,635$56,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,120$0
Total Invoice$35,389$36,865$58,569
Adjustments for Features0-424-5,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,389$36,441$52,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,052$0

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

Model Year200920092012
ModelC30C30R-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR350
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $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, passenger seat$150$150 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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$3,150$3,600$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-424-5,591

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

Model Year20092012
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 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested125056%

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