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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: $35,325

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $9,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,258

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $8,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelS40S40C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Climate Package 900 900        
Preferred Package 2,000          
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720
Proximity key 450 450 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140
Xenon HID headlights 800 800        
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Premium 1 Package     1,995 1,995    
Lighting Package     985 985 985 985
Rear spoiler     300      
Heated front seats     750 750 750  
Wood trim           0
Climate Package 846 846        
Preferred Package 1,880          
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 669 669 669 669
Proximity key 423 423 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
Xenon HID headlights 752 752        
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Premium 1 Package     1,855 1,855    
Lighting Package     916 916 916 916
Rear spoiler     279      
Heated front seats     698 698 698  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 6,700 4,900 10,210 9,910 7,915 6,195
Options (change) 6,298 4,606 9,495 9,216 7,361 5,760
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $35,325 $36,925 $45,075 $46,685 $48,780 $67,370
Total Invoice $33,258 $34,762 $41,981 $43,478 $45,427 $62,861

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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: $9,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,416
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelS40S40C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,325$36,925$45,075$46,685$48,780$67,370
Adjustments for Features0-225-330-1,305-1,580-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$36,700$44,745$45,380$47,200$66,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$635$2,455$21,820
Total Invoice$33,258$34,762$41,981$43,478$45,427$62,861
Adjustments for Features0-212-307-1,215-1,471-751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,258$34,550$41,674$42,263$43,956$62,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$589$2,282$20,436

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

Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelS40S40C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Traffic information$25$25   $25
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Chronometer     $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,525$3,630$4,605$4,880$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$330$1,305$1,580$805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-307-1,215-1,471-751

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

Model Year20112011
ModelS40C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length176.2 in182.3 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,364 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 Volume14.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested117571%
Total Not Requested49029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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