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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: $38,092

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,453

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,142

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassS40
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $28,515
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $26,804
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350 1,100  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package         2,350
Climate Package         412
Dynaudio Package         895
Dynamic Trim Package         1,695
Xenon HID headlights         800
Navigation system         2,205
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256 1,023  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 408
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package         2,021
Climate Package         354
Dynaudio Package         769
Dynamic Trim Package         1,457
Xenon HID headlights         688
Navigation system         1,896
Options (change) 8,770 8,770 6,620 4,800 8,832
Options (change) 8,155 8,155 6,156 4,463 7,593
Destination 875 875 875 875 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $42,545 $44,295 $46,495 $64,075 $38,092
Total Invoice $39,627 $41,255 $43,301 $59,797 $35,142

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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: $4,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,457
Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassS40
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$42,545$44,295$46,495$64,075$38,092
Adjustments for Features-30-1,205-1,480-8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,515$43,090$45,015$63,245$38,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,500$20,730$0
Total Invoice$39,627$41,255$43,301$59,797$35,142
Adjustments for Features-28-1,122-1,378-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,599$40,133$41,923$59,022$35,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,324$19,423$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassS40
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   $100
Folding passenger seat    $150
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,005$4,180$4,455$3,805$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$1,205$1,480$830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-28-1,122-1,378-7750

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

Model Year20092008
ModelC-ClassS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length182.3 in175.9 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested197578%
Total Not Requested55022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested197578%
Total Not Requested55022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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