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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: $37,977

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $10,348

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,140

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $9,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassV50
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 ST5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $29,715
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $27,932
Blind spot warning system 550 550       695
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Wood trim         0  
Premium Package           2,480
Climate Package           412
Navigation system           2,205
Proximity key           450
Xenon HID headlights           800
Blind spot warning system 512 512       598
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558 558  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 408
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Wood trim         0  
Premium Package           2,132
Climate Package           354
Navigation system           1,896
Proximity key           387
Xenon HID headlights           688
Options (change) 8,450 8,450 6,470 5,390 2,800 7,517
Options (change) 7,858 7,858 6,017 5,012 2,603 6,463
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 745
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,325 $50,822 $58,195 $71,565 $76,975 $37,977
Total Invoice $45,007 $47,046 $54,186 $66,620 $71,651 $35,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,123
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,932
Model Year201620162016201620162008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassV50
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 ST5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$48,325$50,822$58,195$71,565$76,975$37,977
Adjustments for Features-4,225-5,750-6,900-5,575-6,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,100$45,072$51,295$65,990$70,050$37,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,195$21,890$25,950$0
Total Invoice$45,007$47,046$54,186$66,620$71,651$35,140
Adjustments for Features-3,935-5,323-6,425-5,190-6,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,072$41,723$47,761$61,430$65,205$35,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$651$6,689$20,358$24,133$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassV50
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 ST5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
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
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding passenger seat     $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,790$10,315$11,465$10,140$11,490$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$5,750$6,900$5,575$6,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,935-5,323-6,425-5,190-6,4460

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

Model Year20162008
ModelC-ClassV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.8 in103.9 in
Length184.5 in177.7 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,327 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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 in38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.662.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
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 C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
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 C450 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
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 V50 T5

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
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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