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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $21,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $19,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassS40S40
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 ST5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $26,085 $29,281
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550
Satellite radio 460 460        
Blind spot warning system 550 550     700 700
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620     200
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Sport Package   0        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370      
Wood trim     0 0    
Climate Package         900 900
Multimedia Package         2,000 2,000
Preferred Package         2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear         400 400
Proximity key         450 450
Xenon HID headlights         800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 517 517
Satellite radio 428 428        
Blind spot warning system 512 512     658 658
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507     188
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Sport Package   0        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274      
Wood trim     0 0    
Climate Package         846 846
Multimedia Package         1,880 1,880
Preferred Package         1,880  
Obstacle detection, rear         376 376
Proximity key         423 423
Xenon HID headlights         752 752
Options (change) 3,700 3,700 3,710 720 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 3,443 3,443 3,451 670 7,332 5,640
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $57,645 $63,595 $76,305 $106,115 $36,425 $38,025
Total Invoice $53,682 $59,215 $71,034 $98,757 $34,292 $35,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,429
Model Year201820182018201820112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassS40S40
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 ST5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$57,645$63,595$76,305$106,115$36,425$38,025
Adjustments for Features-3,180-4,880-9,405-10,1050-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,465$58,715$66,900$96,010$36,425$37,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$12,435$41,545$0$1,375
Total Invoice$53,682$59,215$71,034$98,757$34,292$35,796
Adjustments for Features-2,961-4,544-8,755-9,4040-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,721$54,671$62,279$89,353$34,292$35,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$11,558$38,632$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201820182018201820112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassS40S40
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 ST5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100  
Power trunk closer  $350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100  
Drift mode   $0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station  $75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass     $0
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,605$9,305$13,830$14,530$4,425$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$4,880$9,405$10,105$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,961-4,544-8,755-9,4040-212

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20182011
ModelE-ClassS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in103.9 in
Length193.8 in176.2 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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