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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: $38,725

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $12,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassS40
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 ST5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,600 $56,500 $68,600 $76,200 $32,350
Leather Seating Package 1,950        
AMG Line 2,175        
Premium 1 Package 1,250        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 525
Heated front seats 580        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620     200
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Climate Package         675
Blind spot warning system         695
Navigation system         2,205
Xenon HID headlights         800
Proximity key         450
Leather Seating Package 1,814        
AMG Line 2,023        
Premium 1 Package 1,163        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 494
Heated front seats 539        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507     188
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Climate Package         634
Blind spot warning system         653
Navigation system         2,073
Xenon HID headlights         752
Proximity key         423
Options (change) 8,150 4,515 3,935 2,195 5,550
Options (change) 7,581 4,200 3,660 2,042 5,217
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 825
Total Price $50,800 $62,065 $73,585 $79,445 $38,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,627
Model Year20212021202120212009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassS40
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 ST5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$50,800$62,065$73,585$79,445$38,725
Adjustments for Features-4,490-7,140-6,190-6,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,310$54,925$67,395$72,555$38,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,615$21,085$26,245$0

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

Model Year20212021202120212009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassS40
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 ST5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers    $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Folding passenger seat    $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,240$10,890$9,940$10,640$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,490$7,140$6,190$6,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-763-604-396-2680

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

Model Year20212009
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 Weight3,473 lb.3,274 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 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

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%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
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%

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

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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 R-Design

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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