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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: $41,875

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,412

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassV50
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $35,500
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $33,370
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720 525
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650 450
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Climate Package             675
Xenon HID headlights             800
Navigation system             2,205
Blind spot warning system             695
Leather seating surfaces             200
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669 494
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605 423
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Climate Package             634
Xenon HID headlights             752
Navigation system             2,073
Blind spot warning system             653
Leather seating surfaces             188
Options (change) 10,850 10,850 10,850 10,850 8,050 9,390 5,550
Options (change) 10,092 10,092 10,092 10,092 7,488 8,734 5,217
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $46,525 $46,945 $49,745 $50,155 $49,500 $70,895 $41,875
Total Invoice $43,331 $43,722 $46,326 $46,707 $46,098 $66,114 $39,412

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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: $3,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,230
Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassV50
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12160, 8
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$41,875
Adjustments for Features-740-865-2,440-2,565-940-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,785$46,080$47,305$47,590$48,560$69,455$41,875
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$39,412
Adjustments for Features-689-806-2,272-2,389-875-1,3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,642$42,916$44,054$44,318$45,223$64,771$39,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$1,412$1,676$2,581$22,129$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassV50
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
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  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Cargo cover      $75
Roof rails      $250
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 
Rear wiper      $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings      $75
Rear bumper protector      $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$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$4,855$4,980$6,555$6,680$5,055$5,555$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$865$2,440$2,565$940$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-689-806-2,272-2,389-875-1,3430

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

Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length180.7 in178.0 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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