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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: $38,342

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $10,333

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,358

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $9,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016201620162016
ModelS40C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $26,804 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Blind spot warning system 695 550 550      
Climate Package 412          
Premium Package 2,350          
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695          
Navigation system 2,205          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key 450          
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600 600 600 600
Interior Package   2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Wood trim           0
Blind spot warning system 598 512 512      
Climate Package 354          
Premium Package 2,021          
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457          
Navigation system 1,896          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key 387          
Xenon HID headlights 688          
Garmin Map Pilot   558 558 558 558 558
Interior Package   2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 9,082 8,800 8,800 6,470 5,390 2,800
Options (change) 7,809 8,184 8,184 6,017 5,012 2,603
Destination 745 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $38,342 $48,675 $51,172 $58,195 $71,565 $76,975
Total Invoice $35,358 $45,333 $47,372 $54,186 $66,620 $71,651

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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: $5,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,630
Model Year200820162016201620162016
ModelS40C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$38,342$48,675$51,172$58,195$71,565$76,975
Adjustments for Features0-4,665-6,190-7,140-5,815-7,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,342$44,010$44,982$51,055$65,750$69,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$7,045$21,740$25,800
Total Invoice$35,358$45,333$47,372$54,186$66,620$71,651
Adjustments for Features0-4,345-5,730-6,648-5,413-6,669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,358$40,988$41,642$47,538$61,207$64,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$654$6,550$20,219$23,994

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

Model Year200820162016201620162016
ModelS40C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
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
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
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
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
Bodyside moldings$75     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
USB port $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 
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
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
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
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100     
Folding passenger seat$150     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$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
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
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 inserts in seating surfaces     $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
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
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$4,125$8,790$10,315$11,265$9,940$11,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,665$6,190$7,140$5,815$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,345-5,730-6,648-5,413-6,669

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

Model Year20082016
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.18.0 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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