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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: $26,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $24,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassS40S40
TrimE350E550E63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $88,900 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $46,956 $55,605 $82,677 $26,085 $29,281
Rear Seat Package 440 440      
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550    
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850    
Sport Package 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 400 400
Leather seating surfaces 1,620       200
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Preferred Package       2,000  
Climate Package       900 900
Multimedia Package       2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights       800 800
Proximity key       450 450
Blind spot warning system       700 700
Rear Seat Package 409 409      
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372    
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791    
Sport Package 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669   517 517
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 376 376
Leather seating surfaces 1,507       188
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Preferred Package       1,880  
Climate Package       846 846
Multimedia Package       1,880 1,880
Xenon HID headlights       752 752
Proximity key       423 423
Blind spot warning system       658 658
Options (change) 11,350 10,180 6,820 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 10,556 9,468 6,344 7,332 5,640
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $62,715 $70,845 $96,595 $36,425 $38,025
Total Invoice $58,387 $65,948 $89,896 $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: $21,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,064
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassS40S40
TrimE350E550E63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$62,715$70,845$96,595$36,425$38,025
Adjustments for Features-4,330-6,330-6,4050-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,385$64,515$90,190$36,425$37,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,130$31,805$0$1,375
Total Invoice$58,387$65,948$89,896$34,292$35,796
Adjustments for Features-4,031-5,892-5,9610-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,356$60,056$83,935$34,292$35,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$29,579$0$1,292

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

Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassS40S40
TrimE350E550E63 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  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
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 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$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$25
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,730$8,730$8,805$2,400$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,330$6,330$6,405$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,031-5,892-5,9610-212

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

Model Year20122011
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.3,364 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 ft314.3 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 sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested89038%
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 sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested119046%
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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 information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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