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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: $40,730

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $2,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,336

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassV50
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $35,500
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $33,370
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350 1,100  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 525
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570   200
Wood trim       0  
Climate Package         675
Xenon HID headlights         800
Navigation system         2,205
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256 1,023  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 494
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460   188
Wood trim       0  
Climate Package         634
Xenon HID headlights         752
Navigation system         2,073
Options (change) 9,145 9,145 6,995 5,175 4,405
Options (change) 8,504 8,504 6,505 4,812 4,141
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $42,920 $44,670 $46,870 $64,450 $40,730
Total Invoice $39,976 $41,604 $43,650 $60,146 $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: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,991
Model Year20092009200920092009
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
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T5
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$42,920$44,670$46,870$64,450$40,730
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-800-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,920$43,495$45,420$63,650$39,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,500$20,730$0
Total Invoice$39,976$41,604$43,650$60,146$38,336
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-747-1,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,976$40,510$42,300$59,399$36,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,324$19,423$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092009
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    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$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 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
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  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$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$3,855$5,030$5,305$4,655$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$800$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-747-1,351

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

Model Year20092009
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 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.462.9 ft3

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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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested177570%
Total Not Requested75030%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested177570%
Total Not Requested75030%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
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
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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