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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,185 Volvo C30 T5 | ||||||||
| Difference: $55,540 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,945 Volvo C30 T5 | ||||||||
| Difference: $51,351 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C30 | C30 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | T5 | T5 R-Design | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $23,800 | $25,950 | $91,850 | $92,550 | $94,500 | $139,300 | $159,500 | $210,900 |
| Base Invoice | $22,372 | $24,393 | $85,421 | $86,072 | $87,885 | $129,549 | $148,335 | $196,137 |
| Climate Package | 675 | 675 | ||||||
| Power front seats | 900 | 900 | ||||||
| Special order charge | 300 | 300 | ||||||
| Preferred Package | 1,595 | 1,595 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 2,205 | 2,205 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 525 | 525 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 700 | 700 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 150 | 150 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||||||
| Compass | 250 | 250 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | 475 | 475 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,200 | 200 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | 300 | 300 | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | 200 | 200 | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 250 | 250 | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | 40 | 40 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 395 | |||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 225 | 225 | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 295 | 295 | ||||||
| Cruise control | 185 | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | 125 | 125 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | 695 | 695 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 275 | |||||||
| Climate Package | 634 | 634 | ||||||
| Power front seats | 846 | 846 | ||||||
| Special order charge | 282 | 282 | ||||||
| Preferred Package | 1,499 | 1,499 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 2,073 | 2,073 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 494 | 494 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 658 | 658 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 141 | 141 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 1,128 | 1,128 | ||||||
| Compass | 235 | 235 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | 447 | 447 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,128 | 188 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | 282 | 282 | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | 188 | 188 | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 235 | 235 | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | 38 | 38 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 371 | |||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 212 | 212 | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 277 | 277 | ||||||
| Cruise control | 174 | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | 118 | 118 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | 653 | 653 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 376 | 376 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 259 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 13,560 | 11,705 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 12,748 | 11,004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $38,185 | $38,480 | $93,725 | $94,425 | $96,375 | $141,175 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Total Invoice | $35,945 | $36,222 | $87,296 | $87,947 | $89,760 | $131,424 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
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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: $48,560 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,849 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C30 | C30 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | T5 | T5 R-Design | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 227hp I5 | 227hp I5 | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 650, 10 | 650, 10 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 215/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $38,185 | $38,480 | $93,725 | $94,425 | $96,375 | $141,175 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -5,980 | -7,680 | -5,930 | -11,780 | -19,130 | -19,130 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,185 | $38,480 | $87,745 | $86,745 | $90,445 | $129,395 | $143,845 | $194,745 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $295 | $1,000 | $0 | $3,700 | $42,650 | $57,100 | $108,000 |
| Total Invoice | $35,945 | $36,222 | $87,296 | $87,947 | $89,760 | $131,424 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -5,570 | -7,153 | -5,523 | -10,966 | -17,819 | -17,810 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,945 | $36,222 | $81,726 | $80,794 | $84,237 | $120,458 | $133,991 | $181,302 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $277 | $932 | $0 | $3,443 | $39,664 | $53,197 | $100,508 |
Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C30 | C30 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | T5 | T5 R-Design | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr 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 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $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 | $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 collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $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 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 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 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $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 | $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 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $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 | |||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,425 | $3,425 | $9,405 | $11,105 | $9,355 | $15,205 | $22,555 | $22,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $5,980 | $7,680 | $5,930 | $11,780 | $19,130 | $19,130 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -5,570 | -7,153 | -5,523 | -10,966 | -17,819 | -17,810 |
Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | C30 | S-Class |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 167.4 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,202 lb. | 4,631 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.3 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.4 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 47.0 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 41.5 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.9 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
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