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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: $38,092

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,293

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,142

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelS40C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $31,600 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $26,804 $29,388 $34,317 $50,034
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695      
Premium Package 2,350      
Dynaudio Package 895      
Climate Package 412      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 710 710 710
Navigation system 2,205      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Premium II Package   2,750 1,350 1,080
Multimedia Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550  
Wood trim       0
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457      
Premium Package 2,021      
Dynaudio Package 769      
Climate Package 354      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 660 660 660
Navigation system 1,896      
Xenon HID headlights 688      
Premium II Package   2,558 1,256 1,004
Multimedia Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 8,832 7,960 6,560 4,740
Options (change) 7,593 7,404 6,102 4,408
Destination 745 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $38,092 $40,385 $44,285 $61,115
Total Invoice $35,142 $37,617 $41,244 $57,017

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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: $2,488
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,655
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelS40C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,092$40,385$44,285$61,115
Adjustments for Features-1950-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,897$40,385$42,835$59,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$35,142$37,617$41,244$57,017
Adjustments for Features-1800-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,962$37,617$39,894$55,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelS40C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,925$1,730$3,180$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1800-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20082008
ModelS40C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length175.9 in182.3 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested250081%
Total Not Requested60019%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested177578%
Total Not Requested50022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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