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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: $38,950

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $6,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,739

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $5,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102007
ModelS40C-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignC280 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $33,400
Base Invoice $29,281 $31,062
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690
Xenon HID headlights 800 790
Navigation system 1,800 2,210
Leather seating surfaces 200  
AWD 1,450 1,800
Power driver seat   600
Sunroof Package   1,790
Folding second row seats   290
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,500
CD changer, remote   420
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 642
Xenon HID headlights 752 735
Navigation system 1,692 2,055
Leather seating surfaces 188  
AWD 1,438 1,674
Power driver seat   558
Sunroof Package   1,665
Folding second row seats   270
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,395
CD changer, remote   391
Options (change) 6,950 10,855
Options (change) 6,608 10,096
Destination 850 775
Total Price $38,950 $45,030
Total Invoice $36,739 $41,933

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,368
Model Year20102007
ModelS40C-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignC280 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5228hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$38,950$45,030
Adjustments for Features-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,765$45,030
Total Invoice$36,739$41,933
Adjustments for Features-1740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,565$41,933

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

Model Year20102007
ModelS40C-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignC280 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,825$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1740

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

Model Year20102007
ModelS40C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.9 in
Length176.2 in178.4 in
Width69.7 in68.0 in
Height57.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,655 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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