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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: $35,325

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $7,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,258

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassS40S40
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336 $26,085 $29,281
Premium 2 Package 3,700 3,700 1,400 1,400    
Universal Media Interface 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550
Proximity key 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 450 450
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590 1,590     200
Rear spoiler 300          
Wood trim       0    
Climate Package         900 900
Multimedia Package         2,000 2,000
Preferred Package         2,000  
Xenon HID headlights         800 800
Premium 2 Package 3,441 3,441 1,302 1,302    
Universal Media Interface 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 517 517
Proximity key 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 423 423
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479 1,479     188
Rear spoiler 279          
Wood trim       0    
Climate Package         846 846
Multimedia Package         1,880 1,880
Preferred Package         1,880  
Xenon HID headlights         752 752
Options (change) 8,730 8,430 6,130 4,540 6,700 4,900
Options (change) 8,120 7,841 5,702 4,223 6,298 4,606
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $43,205 $44,605 $46,755 $64,865 $35,325 $36,925
Total Invoice $40,243 $41,545 $43,545 $60,534 $33,258 $34,762

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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: $7,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,971
Model Year201020102010201020112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassS40S40
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$43,205$44,605$46,755$64,865$35,325$36,925
Adjustments for Features-15-990-1,265-5150-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,190$43,615$45,490$64,350$35,325$36,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$2,300$21,160$0$1,375
Total Invoice$40,243$41,545$43,545$60,534$33,258$34,762
Adjustments for Features-14-922-1,178-4810-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,229$40,623$42,367$60,053$33,258$34,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$394$2,138$19,824$0$1,292

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

Model Year201020102010201020112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassS40S40
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Climate Control 
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Surround sound    $250$250
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Chronometer   $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0 $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   $100$100
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$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$3,415$4,390$4,665$3,915$3,400$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$990$1,265$515$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-14-922-1,178-4810-212

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

Model Year20102011
ModelC-ClassS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length182.3 in176.2 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,364 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 ft314.3 ft3

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

Premium 2 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested187571%
Total Not Requested77529%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Premium 2 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested187571%
Total Not Requested77529%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Premium 2 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%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium 2 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%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

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 wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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 wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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