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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: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $24,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $22,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelS40S40E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $51,120 $57,960
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $47,542 $53,903
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Proximity key 450 450    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 970 970
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     3,400 3,400
Lane departure warning     850 850
Rear spoiler     300 300
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 669 669
Proximity key 423 423    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 902 902
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,162 3,162
Lane departure warning     791 791
Rear spoiler     279 279
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 8,690 8,690
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 8,082 8,082
Destination 875 875 905 905
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $60,715 $67,555
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $56,529 $62,890

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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: $19,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,763
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelS40S40E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,425$38,025$60,715$67,555
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,805-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$55,910$62,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$6,440
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$56,529$62,890
Adjustments for Features0-212-4,474-4,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$52,055$58,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$5,989

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

Model Year2011201120132013
ModelS40S40E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$2,900$3,125$7,705$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,805$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-4,474-4,846

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

Model Year20112013
ModelS40E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length176.2 in185.0 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.2 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 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
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 E-Class (2-door) E350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested106547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested106547%

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