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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: $38,725

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $23,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,451

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $21,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassS40
TrimE350E550E63 AMGT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $88,900 $32,350
Base Invoice $46,956 $55,605 $82,677 $30,409
Rear Seat Package 440 440    
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850  
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450  
Sport Package 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   525
Leather seating surfaces 1,620     200
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Climate Package       675
Xenon HID headlights       800
Navigation system       2,205
Blind spot warning system       695
Proximity key       450
Rear Seat Package 409 409    
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791  
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279  
Sport Package 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669   494
Leather seating surfaces 1,507     188
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Climate Package       634
Xenon HID headlights       752
Navigation system       2,073
Blind spot warning system       653
Proximity key       423
Options (change) 10,380 9,210 5,850 5,550
Options (change) 9,654 8,566 5,442 5,217
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $61,745 $69,875 $95,625 $38,725
Total Invoice $57,485 $65,046 $88,994 $36,451

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,886
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassS40
TrimE350E550E63 AMGT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$61,745$69,875$95,625$38,725
Adjustments for Features-4,455-6,455-6,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,290$63,420$89,095$38,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,130$31,805$0
Total Invoice$57,485$65,046$88,994$36,451
Adjustments for Features-4,148-6,009-6,0770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,337$59,037$82,917$36,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$29,580$0

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

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassS40
TrimE350E550E63 AMGT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Chronometer  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,855$8,855$8,930$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,455$6,455$6,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,148-6,009-6,0770

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

Model Year20122009
ModelE-ClassS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in103.9 in
Length191.7 in176.2 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested117551%
Total Not Requested114049%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested117545%
Total Not Requested144055%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62541%
Total Not Requested91559%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 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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