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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: $36,785

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $86,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,630

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $80,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelC30C30S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignS550AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $122,750 $164,750 $236,250
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $114,158 $153,218 $219,713
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      
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Automatic climate control, front 250 250      
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175      
Cruise control 185        
Compass 250 250      
Heated front seats 450 450      
Automatic air recirculation 200 200      
Laminated front side windows 300 300      
Wood trim 150 150      
CD changer, in-dash 475 475      
Satellite radio 395        
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295      
Overhead sunglass holder 125 125      
Power-folding mirrors 250 250      
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200      
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275        
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995        
Polished alloy wheels       1,700  
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      
Universal garage door opener 212 212      
Automatic climate control, front 235 235      
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165      
Cruise control 174        
Compass 235 235      
Heated front seats 423 423      
Automatic air recirculation 188 188      
Laminated front side windows 282 282      
Wood trim 141 141      
CD changer, in-dash 447 447      
Satellite radio 371        
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277      
Overhead sunglass holder 118 118      
Power-folding mirrors 235 235      
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188      
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38      
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259        
Xenon HID headlights 658 658      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 935        
Polished alloy wheels       1,581  
Options (change) 12,860 10,010 0 1,700 0
Options (change) 12,091 9,412 0 1,581 0
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $37,485 $36,785 $123,675 $167,375 $238,875
Total Invoice $35,288 $34,630 $115,083 $155,724 $222,338

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,514
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelC30C30S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignS550AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$37,485$36,785$123,675$167,375$238,875
Adjustments for Features-5000-12,830-14,955-21,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,985$36,785$110,845$152,420$217,020
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0$41,575$106,175
Total Invoice$35,288$34,630$115,083$155,724$222,338
Adjustments for Features-4710-11,939-13,914-20,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,817$34,630$103,144$141,810$201,996
Cost Above Minimum$187$0$0$38,666$98,852

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

Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelC30C30S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignS550AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250$250
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents    $0
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front row armrests    $100
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Metal pedals  $75$75$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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Rapid-heating front seats   $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting    $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,125$2,625$15,455$17,580$24,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$12,830$14,955$21,855
Value of Feature Adjustments-4710-11,939-13,914-20,342

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

Model Year20092017
ModelC30S-Class
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in115.9 in
Length167.4 in197.9 in
Width70.2 in74.7 in
Height57.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.4,565 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

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 lights125No
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 Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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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