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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,247

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $13,168

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,125

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $12,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassS40
TrimR350 / R320T5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $28,515
Base Invoice $39,153 $26,804
Lighting Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 475
Proximity key 1,110 450
Heated front seats 710  
Climate Package   412
Xenon HID headlights   800
AWD   1,850
Lighting Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 408
Proximity key 1,032 387
Heated front seats 660  
Climate Package   354
Xenon HID headlights   688
AWD   1,739
Options (change) 3,440 3,987
Options (change) 3,198 3,576
Destination 875 745
Total Price $46,415 $33,247
Total Invoice $43,226 $31,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,003
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,016
Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassS40
TrimR350 / R320T5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$46,415$33,247
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,250$33,247
Total Invoice$43,226$31,125
Adjustments for Features-1,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,141$31,125

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

Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassS40
TrimR350 / R320T5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,990$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0850

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volvo S40 features.

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

Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in103.9 in
Length203.0 in175.9 in
Width75.7 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,629 lb.3,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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