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Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,992

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $21,153

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,477

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $19,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelS40E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,515 $54,200 $60,300
Base Invoice $26,804 $50,406 $56,079
Premium Package 2,350    
Climate Package 412    
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Premium Package 2,021    
Climate Package 354    
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 670 670
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Rear spoiler   279 279
Options (change) 5,732 1,020 1,020
Options (change) 4,928 949 949
Destination 745 925 925
Total Price $34,992 $56,145 $62,245
Total Invoice $32,477 $52,280 $57,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,972
Model Year200820162016
ModelS40E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,992$56,145$62,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,040-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,992$53,105$58,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700
Total Invoice$32,477$52,280$57,953
Adjustments for Features0-2,831-3,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,477$49,449$54,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,301

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year200820162016
ModelS40E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,750$6,790$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,040$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,831-3,203

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082016
ModelS40E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length175.9 in185.0 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.3 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
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%

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