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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: $34,125

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $80,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,130

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $74,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelC30S-ClassS-Class
TrimT5S550S63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $24,950 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $23,453 $86,397 $129,735
Premier Plus Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900    
Platinum Package 2,400    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Proximity key 450    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950 1,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,650 2,650
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,500 3,500
Rear Seat Package   3,000 3,000
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,600 2,600
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,290  
Premium 1 Package   4,500  
Premier Plus Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846    
Platinum Package 2,256    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Proximity key 423    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814 1,814
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,465 2,465
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,255 3,255
Rear Seat Package   2,790 2,790
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,418 2,418
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,130  
Premium 1 Package   4,185  
Options (change) 8,300 20,490 13,700
Options (change) 7,802 19,057 12,742
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $34,125 $114,315 $154,125
Total Invoice $32,130 $106,379 $143,402

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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: $63,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,387
Model Year201220142014
ModelC30S-ClassS-Class
TrimT5S550S63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine227hp I5449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$34,125$114,315$154,125
Adjustments for Features0-17,045-19,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$97,270$134,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,560
Total Invoice$32,130$106,379$143,402
Adjustments for Features0-15,862-17,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,130$90,517$125,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,932

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

Model Year201220142014
ModelC30S-ClassS-Class
TrimT5S550S63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50$50
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row high console $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450$450
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500$500
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,275$20,320$22,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,045$19,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-15,862-17,953

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

Model Year20122014
ModelC30S-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in124.6 in
Length167.4 in206.5 in
Width70.2 in74.8 in
Height57.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,212 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in43.0 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

Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested242591%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

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