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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: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $24,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $22,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassS40S40
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $59,700 $85,300 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $47,616 $55,521 $79,329 $26,085 $29,281
Rear Seat Package 350 350      
Premium I Package 2,410 2,860 1,710    
Premium II Package 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710     550 550
iPod integration 425 425 425    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120 1,120 400 400
Leather seating surfaces 1,550       200
Climate Package       900 900
Multimedia Package       2,000 2,000
Preferred Package       2,000  
Proximity key       450 450
Xenon HID headlights       800 800
Rear Seat Package 326 326      
Premium I Package 2,241 2,660 1,590    
Premium II Package 1,777 1,777 1,777    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660     517 517
iPod integration 395 395 395    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042 1,042 376 376
Leather seating surfaces 1,442       188
Climate Package       846 846
Multimedia Package       1,880 1,880
Preferred Package       1,880  
Proximity key       423 423
Xenon HID headlights       752 752
Options (change) 8,475 6,665 5,165 7,100 5,300
Options (change) 7,883 6,200 4,804 6,674 4,982
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $60,550 $68,240 $93,440 $35,725 $37,325
Total Invoice $56,374 $63,596 $87,108 $33,634 $35,138

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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: $22,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,492
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassS40S40
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8507hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$60,550$68,240$93,440$35,725$37,325
Adjustments for Features-2,415-4,490-5,6150-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,135$63,750$87,825$35,725$37,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,615$29,690$0$1,375
Total Invoice$56,374$63,596$87,108$33,634$35,138
Adjustments for Features-2,248-4,184-5,2340-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,126$59,412$81,874$33,634$34,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,286$27,748$0$1,292

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

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassS40S40
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Chronometer  $100  
Compass    $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,190$7,265$8,390$2,775$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$4,490$5,615$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,248-4,184-5,2340-212

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

Model Year20082011
ModelE-ClassS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in103.9 in
Length191.0 in176.2 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height58.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,741 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

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 washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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 washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

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