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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: $34,695

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $27,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,742

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $25,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelC30C30R-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,500 $27,850 $52,690
Base Invoice $23,970 $26,179 $49,002
Platinum Package 5,000 5,000  
Climate Package 800 800  
Blind spot warning system 700 700 600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Compass   0  
Premium 2 Package     4,400
Xenon HID headlights     985
Heated front seats     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Platinum Package 4,700 4,700  
Climate Package 752 752  
Blind spot warning system 658 658 558
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 670
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Compass   0  
Premium 2 Package     4,092
Xenon HID headlights     916
Heated front seats     698
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Options (change) 8,300 8,300 8,545
Options (change) 7,877 7,877 7,948
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $34,695 $37,045 $62,110
Total Invoice $32,742 $34,951 $57,825

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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: $20,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,910
Model Year201320132012
ModelC30C30R-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5302hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 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$34,695$37,045$62,110
Adjustments for Features0-800-6,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,695$36,245$55,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$0
Total Invoice$32,742$34,951$57,825
Adjustments for Features0-755-6,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,742$34,196$51,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,454$0

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

Model Year201320132012
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
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
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
Wood trim  $300
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$3,525$4,325$10,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-755-6,173

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

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,211 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

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 Requested362583%
Total Not Requested75017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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
Total Requested362585%
Total Not Requested65015%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested125056%

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