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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: $38,830

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $18,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,550

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $16,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassS40
TrimR350T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $32,350
Base Invoice $49,002 $30,409
Xenon HID headlights 985 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 525
Heated front seats 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Climate Package   675
Navigation system   2,205
AWD   1,450
Xenon HID headlights 916 752
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 494
Heated front seats 698  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Climate Package   634
Navigation system   2,073
AWD   1,363
Options (change) 3,545 5,655
Options (change) 3,298 5,316
Destination 875 825
Total Price $57,110 $38,830
Total Invoice $53,175 $36,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,060
Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassS40
TrimR350T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19205/50-17
Total Price$57,110$38,830
Adjustments for Features-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,355$38,830
Total Invoice$53,175$36,550
Adjustments for Features-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,610$36,550

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

Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassS40
TrimR350T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,430$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5650

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

Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in103.9 in
Length203.1 in176.2 in
Width77.1 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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