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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,710

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,056

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassV50
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $35,500
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $33,370
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Power driver seat 600 600        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690 525
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,205
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 420 430  
Climate Package           675
Leather seating surfaces           200
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Power driver seat 558 558        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735 752
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642 494
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,073
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 391 400  
Climate Package           634
Leather seating surfaces           188
Options (change) 8,735 8,735 8,135 8,135 5,385 4,405
Options (change) 8,125 8,125 7,567 7,567 5,008 4,141
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $38,710 $42,460 $46,460 $47,060 $61,910 $40,730
Total Invoice $36,056 $39,544 $43,264 $43,822 $57,722 $38,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $177
Model Year200620062006200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassV50
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$38,710$42,460$46,460$47,060$61,910$40,730
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-1,700-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,710$41,235$46,160$45,535$60,210$38,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,500$0
Total Invoice$36,056$39,544$43,264$43,822$57,722$38,336
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-1,585-2,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,056$38,403$42,985$42,402$56,137$35,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$20,081$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo V50

Model Year200620062006200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassV50
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $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 
Rear side airbags    $300 
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers    $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio     $50
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic information     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights     $25
Compass     $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100$100
Folding passenger seat     $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$2,240$3,465$2,540$3,765$3,940$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$1,700$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-1,585-2,457

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in103.9 in
Length178.4 in178.0 in
Width68.0 in69.7 in
Height55.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,322 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.262.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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