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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: $35,375

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $21,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,302

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $19,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelS40E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5 R-DesignE400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,350 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $30,409 $50,732 $56,405
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Rear spoiler   350 350
Climate Package 634    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 670 670
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Rear spoiler   326 326
Options (change) 2,200 1,070 1,070
Options (change) 2,068 996 996
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $35,375 $56,545 $62,645
Total Invoice $33,302 $52,653 $58,326

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,287
Model Year200920172017
ModelS40E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5 R-DesignE400E550
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$35,375$56,545$62,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,290-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,375$53,255$58,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700
Total Invoice$33,302$52,653$58,326
Adjustments for Features0-3,064-3,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,302$49,589$54,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,301

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

Model Year200920172017
ModelS40E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5 R-DesignE400E550
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
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  
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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$4,050$7,340$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,290$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,064-3,436

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

Model Year20092017
ModelS40E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length176.2 in185.0 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,274 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 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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