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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,542

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $56,713

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,670

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $53,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS40
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $28,515
Base Invoice $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $26,804
Premium Package             2,350
Climate Package             412
Dynaudio Package             895
Blind spot warning system             695
Navigation system             2,205
Xenon HID headlights             800
Metallic paint (extra cost)             475
Proximity key             450
Premium Package             2,021
Climate Package             354
Dynaudio Package             769
Blind spot warning system             598
Navigation system             1,896
Xenon HID headlights             688
Metallic paint (extra cost)             408
Proximity key             387
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,282
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,121
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 745
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $94,255 $94,905 $96,905 $141,905 $163,805 $215,005 $37,542
Total Invoice $87,791 $88,395 $90,255 $132,105 $152,584 $200,165 $34,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,686
Model Year2013201320132013201320132008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS40
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20205/50-17
Total Price$94,255$94,905$96,905$141,905$163,805$215,005$37,542
Adjustments for Features-8,005-9,705-7,955-11,805-19,355-19,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,250$85,200$88,950$130,100$144,450$195,650$37,542
Cost Above Minimum$1,050$0$3,750$44,900$59,250$110,450$0
Total Invoice$87,791$88,395$90,255$132,105$152,584$200,165$34,670
Adjustments for Features-7,456-9,039-7,409-10,990-18,029-18,0190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,335$79,356$82,846$121,115$134,555$182,146$34,670
Cost Above Minimum$979$0$3,490$41,759$55,199$102,790$0

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320132008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS40
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700     
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning    $200$200 
Lane departure prevention    $150$150 
Lane departure warning    $200$200 
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights      $25
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  $100
Folding passenger seat      $150
Folding second row seats      $300
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,830$13,530$11,780$15,630$23,180$23,180$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,005$9,705$7,955$11,805$19,355$19,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,456-9,039-7,409-10,990-18,029-18,0190

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

Model Year20132008
ModelS-ClassS40
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in103.9 in
Length206.5 in175.9 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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