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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: $39,400

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,087

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassV50
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $33,050
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $31,067
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080  
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 550
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550   200
Wood trim       0  
Climate Package         900
Preferred Package         1,250
Xenon HID headlights         800
Navigation system         1,800
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004  
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660 517
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442   188
Wood trim       0  
Climate Package         846
Preferred Package         1,175
Xenon HID headlights         752
Navigation system         1,692
Options (change) 8,335 8,335 6,935 5,115 5,500
Options (change) 7,753 7,753 6,451 4,757 5,170
Destination 825 825 825 875 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $40,760 $42,460 $44,660 $61,490 $39,400
Total Invoice $37,966 $39,547 $41,593 $57,366 $37,087

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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: $2,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,206
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassV50
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionM6T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$40,760$42,460$44,660$61,490$39,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-1,750-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,760$41,285$43,210$59,740$37,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$18,980$0
Total Invoice$37,966$39,547$41,593$57,366$37,087
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-1,633-1,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,966$38,453$40,243$55,733$35,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$17,767$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassV50
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
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$250 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
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$2,230$3,405$3,680$3,980$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$1,750$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-1,633-1,327

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo V50 features.

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

Model Year20082010
ModelC-ClassV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length182.3 in178.0 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,322 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 in38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum		12.4 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.444.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo V50 specs.

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-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested85037%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

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-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested85037%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

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-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

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
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

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
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250No
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%

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