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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,557

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $8,763

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,583

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $8,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018201820182018
ModelS40C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $25,359 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Premium Package 2,195          
Convenience Package 405          
Climate Package 412          
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720 720 720
Stability control 695          
Navigation system 2,120          
Audio Package 895          
Xenon HID headlights 700          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625 625
Leather Seating Package   1,950 1,950      
Heated front seats   580 580      
Rear spoiler   350 350      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850 850   850
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Premium Package 1,887          
Convenience Package 348          
Climate Package 354          
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 670 670 670 670 670
Stability control 597          
Navigation system 1,823          
Audio Package 769          
Xenon HID headlights 602          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581 581
Leather Seating Package   1,814 1,814      
Heated front seats   539 539      
Rear spoiler   326 326      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791 791   791
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 9,922 5,075 5,075 4,515 3,935 2,195
Options (change) 8,529 4,721 4,721 4,200 3,660 2,042
Destination 695 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $37,557 $46,320 $49,927 $58,910 $71,030 $76,890
Total Invoice $34,583 $43,149 $46,220 $54,857 $66,128 $71,578

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,873
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,011
Model Year200620182018201820182018
ModelS40C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$37,557$46,320$49,927$58,910$71,030$76,890
Adjustments for Features0-4,890-6,315-8,290-7,240-7,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,557$41,430$43,612$50,620$63,790$68,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,182$9,190$22,360$27,520
Total Invoice$34,583$43,149$46,220$54,857$66,128$71,578
Adjustments for Features0-4,555-5,846-7,720-6,740-7,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,583$38,594$40,374$47,137$59,388$64,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$8,543$20,794$25,593

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

Model Year200620182018201820182018
ModelS40C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Folding passenger seat$150     
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,800$7,690$9,115$11,090$10,040$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,890$6,315$8,290$7,240$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,555-5,846-7,720-6,740-7,391

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

Model Year20062018
ModelS40C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.8 in
Length175.9 in184.5 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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