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

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Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,500

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $23,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,301

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $21,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelS40E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignE350 / E320E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $53,200 $61,700 $87,700
Base Invoice $29,281 $49,476 $57,381 $81,561
Preferred Package 1,250      
Climate Package 900      
Navigation system 1,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720    
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,570    
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Premium II Package   1,930 1,930 1,930
Premium I Package   2,700 3,150 2,100
Rear Seat Package   420 420  
Preferred Package 1,175      
Climate Package 846      
Navigation system 1,692      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 669    
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,460    
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Premium II Package   1,795 1,795 1,795
Premium I Package   2,511 2,930 1,953
Rear Seat Package   391 391  
Options (change) 5,500 7,340 5,500 4,030
Options (change) 5,170 6,826 5,116 3,748
Destination 850 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $37,500 $61,415 $68,075 $94,705
Total Invoice $35,301 $57,177 $63,372 $88,284

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,441
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelS40E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignE350 / E320E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5268hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8420, 12420, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,500$61,415$68,075$94,705
Adjustments for Features0-2,615-4,715-5,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$58,800$63,360$88,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,560$29,990
Total Invoice$35,301$57,177$63,372$88,284
Adjustments for Features0-2,435-4,389-5,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,301$54,742$58,983$82,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,241$28,028

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

Model Year2010200920092009
ModelS40E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignE350 / E320E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100$100
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,925$5,540$7,640$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615$4,715$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,435-4,389-5,514

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

Model Year20102009
ModelS40E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.4 in
Length176.2 in191.0 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,741 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.9 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 seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested117578%
Total Not Requested32522%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested97561%
Total Not Requested62539%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested77555%
Total Not Requested62545%

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