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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: $39,237

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $7,288

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,127

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $7,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassS40
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $28,515
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $26,804
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720 475
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650 450
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Premium Package             2,350
Climate Package             412
Dynaudio Package             895
Dynamic Trim Package             1,695
Navigation system             2,205
Xenon HID headlights             800
Blind spot warning system             695
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669 408
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605 387
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Premium Package             2,021
Climate Package             354
Dynaudio Package             769
Dynamic Trim Package             1,457
Navigation system             1,896
Xenon HID headlights             688
Blind spot warning system             598
Options (change) 10,850 10,850 10,850 10,850 8,050 9,390 9,977
Options (change) 10,092 10,092 10,092 10,092 7,488 8,734 8,578
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $46,525 $46,945 $49,745 $50,155 $49,500 $70,895 $39,237
Total Invoice $43,331 $43,722 $46,326 $46,707 $46,098 $66,114 $36,127

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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: $4,983
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,057
Model Year2012201220122012201220122008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassS40
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$46,525$46,945$49,745$50,155$49,500$70,895$39,237
Adjustments for Features-2,305-2,430-4,005-4,130-2,505-3,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,220$44,515$45,740$46,025$46,995$67,890$39,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$23,670$0
Total Invoice$43,331$43,722$46,326$46,707$46,098$66,114$36,127
Adjustments for Features-2,147-2,263-3,730-3,846-2,333-2,8020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,184$41,459$42,596$42,861$43,765$63,312$36,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,581$22,128$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassS40
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights      $25
Chronometer     $100 
Fog lights      $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors      $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100   $100
Folding passenger seat      $150
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$4,280$4,405$5,980$6,105$4,480$4,980$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$2,430$4,005$4,130$2,505$3,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,147-2,263-3,730-3,846-2,333-2,8020

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

Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length180.7 in175.9 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
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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