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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,790

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $53,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,574

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $49,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelC30C30S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Climate Package 675 675        
Power front seats 900 900        
Special order charge 300 300        
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525        
Wood trim 150 150        
Xenon HID headlights 700 700        
Sunroof 1,200 1,200        
Automatic air recirculation 200 200        
Automatic climate control, front 250 250        
Navigation system 2,205 2,205        
CD changer, in-dash 475 475        
Laminated front side windows 300 300        
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200        
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40        
Universal garage door opener 225 225        
Satellite radio 395          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150        
Overhead sunglass holder 125 125        
Cruise control 185          
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400        
Blind spot warning system 695 695        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275          
iPod integration     425 425 425 425
Climate Package 634 634        
Power front seats 846 846        
Special order charge 282 282        
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494        
Wood trim 141 141        
Xenon HID headlights 658 658        
Sunroof 1,128 1,128        
Automatic air recirculation 188 188        
Automatic climate control, front 235 235        
Navigation system 2,073 2,073        
CD changer, in-dash 447 447        
Laminated front side windows 282 282        
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188        
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38        
Universal garage door opener 212 212        
Satellite radio 371          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141        
Overhead sunglass holder 118 118        
Cruise control 174          
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376        
Blind spot warning system 653 653        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259          
iPod integration     395 395 395 395
Options (change) 13,165 11,310 425 425 425 425
Options (change) 12,377 10,633 395 395 395 395
Destination 825 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $37,790 $38,085 $91,650 $135,650 $151,750 $203,250
Total Invoice $35,574 $35,851 $85,366 $126,426 $141,399 $189,294

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,410
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelC30C30S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$37,790$38,085$91,650$135,650$151,750$203,250
Adjustments for Features00-4,705-10,605-16,005-15,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,790$38,085$86,945$125,045$135,745$187,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$38,100$48,800$100,375
Total Invoice$35,574$35,851$85,366$126,426$141,399$189,294
Adjustments for Features00-4,382-9,884-14,913-14,836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,574$35,851$80,984$116,542$126,486$174,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$277$0$35,558$45,502$93,474

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

Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelC30C30S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50   
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0  
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,500$3,500$8,205$14,105$19,505$19,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,705$10,605$16,005$15,930
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,382-9,884-14,913-14,836

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

Model Year20092009
ModelC30S-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in124.6 in
Length167.4 in205.0 in
Width70.2 in73.7 in
Height57.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft316.3 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%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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