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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $22,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $20,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassS40S40
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109 $26,085 $29,281
Lighting Package 985 985 985      
Premium 2 Package 6,050 6,050 6,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 800 800 800   400 400
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600   700 700
Heated front seats 750 750        
Leather seating surfaces 1,780 1,780 1,780     200
Climate Package         900 900
Multimedia Package         2,000 2,000
Preferred Package         2,000  
Xenon HID headlights         800 800
Proximity key         450 450
Lighting Package 916 916 916      
Premium 2 Package 5,627 5,627 5,627      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670   517 517
Obstacle detection, rear 744 744 744   376 376
Blind spot warning system 558 558 558   658 658
Heated front seats 698 698        
Leather seating surfaces 1,655 1,655 1,655     188
Climate Package         846 846
Multimedia Package         1,880 1,880
Preferred Package         1,880  
Xenon HID headlights         752 752
Proximity key         423 423
Options (change) 11,685 11,685 10,935 0 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 10,868 10,868 10,170 0 7,332 5,640
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $59,050 $68,350 $69,400 $93,465 $36,425 $38,025
Total Invoice $54,979 $63,628 $64,604 $86,984 $34,292 $35,796

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,860
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassS40S40
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7B8T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12440, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$59,050$68,350$69,400$93,465$36,425$38,025
Adjustments for Features-4,110-6,610-6,160-8,8350-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,940$61,740$63,240$84,630$36,425$37,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$8,300$29,690$0$1,375
Total Invoice$54,979$63,628$64,604$86,984$34,292$35,796
Adjustments for Features-3,827-6,153-5,734-8,2220-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,152$57,475$58,870$78,762$34,292$35,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,323$7,718$27,610$0$1,292

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

Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassS40S40
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150    
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler     $200
Running boards  $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Chronometer   $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0 $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Metal pedals   $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 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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,160$8,660$8,210$10,885$2,050$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$6,610$6,160$8,835$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,827-6,153-5,734-8,2220-212

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

Model Year20112011
ModelM-ClassS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in103.9 in
Length188.5 in176.2 in
Width75.2 in69.7 in
Height70.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested187555%
Total Not Requested154045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested187555%
Total Not Requested154045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested187555%
Total Not Requested154045%

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 mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
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%
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 headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
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%

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