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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,025

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $11,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,916

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $10,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassS40S40
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 ST5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $26,085 $29,281
Premium 1 Package 1,250            
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625 625    
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 550 550
Heated front seats 580 580          
Rear spoiler 350 350          
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850 850   850    
Blind spot warning system   550       700 700
Premium Package   700          
Leather seating surfaces     1,620       200
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700        
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Climate Package           900 900
Multimedia Package           2,000 2,000
Preferred Package           2,000  
Proximity key           450 450
Xenon HID headlights           800 800
Premium 1 Package 1,163            
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581 581    
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670 517 517
Heated front seats 539 539          
Rear spoiler 326 326          
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791 791   791    
Blind spot warning system   512       658 658
Premium Package   651          
Leather seating surfaces     1,507       188
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651        
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Climate Package           846 846
Multimedia Package           1,880 1,880
Preferred Package           1,880  
Proximity key           423 423
Xenon HID headlights           752 752
Options (change) 6,325 6,325 4,515 3,935 2,195 7,400 5,600
Options (change) 5,884 5,884 4,200 3,660 2,042 6,956 5,264
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $47,570 $51,177 $58,910 $71,030 $76,890 $36,025 $37,625
Total Invoice $44,312 $47,383 $54,857 $66,128 $71,578 $33,916 $35,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,772
Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassS40S40
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 ST5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$47,570$51,177$58,910$71,030$76,890$36,025$37,625
Adjustments for Features-3,890-4,765-6,615-5,465-6,1650-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,680$46,412$52,295$65,565$70,725$36,025$37,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,732$8,615$21,885$27,045$0$1,375
Total Invoice$44,312$47,383$54,857$66,128$71,578$33,916$35,420
Adjustments for Features-3,624-4,412-6,160-5,088-5,7390-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,688$42,971$48,697$61,040$65,839$33,916$35,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,283$8,009$20,352$25,151$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassS40S40
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 ST5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700    
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Boost gauge  $75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers     $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100$100
Folding passenger seat     $150$150
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,140$9,015$10,865$9,715$10,415$4,250$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,890$4,765$6,615$5,465$6,165$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,624-4,412-6,160-5,088-5,7390-212

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20182011
ModelC-ClassS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in103.9 in
Length184.5 in176.2 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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