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

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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,422

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $30,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,684

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $28,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelC30C30SLCSLC
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $47,950 $60,300
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $44,594 $56,079
Climate Package 412 412    
Power front seats 900 900    
Special order charge 300 300    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
Trip computer 100 100    
Cruise control 185 185    
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150    
Compass 100 100    
Wood trim 210 210 325 325
Rear spoiler 200   350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200 770  
Satellite radio 295      
Proximity key 450 450    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Blind spot warning system 695 695    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Premium 3 Package     10,500 7,100
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Climate Package 354 354    
Power front seats 774 774    
Special order charge 258 258    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 670 670
Trip computer 86 86    
Cruise control 159 159    
Universal garage door opener 194 194    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Compass 86 86    
Wood trim 181 181 302 302
Rear spoiler 172   326  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032 716  
Satellite radio 254      
Proximity key 387 387    
Automatic climate control, front 215 215    
Blind spot warning system 598 598    
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237      
Xenon HID headlights 602 602    
Premium 3 Package     9,765 6,603
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Options (change) 9,727 8,957 15,165 8,145
Options (change) 8,366 7,703 14,104 7,575
Destination 745 745 925 925
Total Price $33,422 $35,402 $64,040 $69,370
Total Invoice $30,684 $32,606 $59,623 $64,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,368
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,741
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelC30C30SLCSLC
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,422$35,402$64,040$69,370
Adjustments for Features0-250-15,250-14,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,422$35,152$48,790$54,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$5,830
Total Invoice$30,684$32,606$59,623$64,579
Adjustments for Features0-230-14,198-13,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,684$32,376$45,425$50,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,692$0$5,423

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelC30C30SLCSLC
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,950$2,200$17,200$16,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$15,250$14,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-14,198-13,731

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20082017
ModelC30SLC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in95.7 in
Length167.4 in162.8 in
Width70.2 in71.5 in
Height57.0 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested157529%
Total Not Requested386571%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested91565%
Total Not Requested50035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested157533%
Total Not Requested319067%

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