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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: $38,195

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $23,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,954

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $21,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelS40E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $29,281 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Preferred Package 1,250      
Climate Package 900      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Navigation system 1,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,620    
Blind spot warning system 695      
Lane departure warning   850 850 850
Sport Package   0    
Rear Seat Package   440 440  
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450 2,550
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Preferred Package 1,175      
Climate Package 846      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Navigation system 1,692      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 669 669  
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,507    
Blind spot warning system 653      
Lane departure warning   791 791 791
Sport Package   0    
Rear Seat Package   409 409  
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139 2,372
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Options (change) 6,195 10,380 9,210 5,850
Options (change) 5,823 9,654 8,566 5,442
Destination 850 875 875 875
Total Price $38,195 $61,745 $69,875 $95,625
Total Invoice $35,954 $57,485 $65,046 $88,994

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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: $19,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,709
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelS40E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,195$61,745$69,875$95,625
Adjustments for Features0-4,105-6,105-6,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,195$57,640$63,770$89,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,130$31,805
Total Invoice$35,954$57,485$65,046$88,994
Adjustments for Features0-3,822-5,683-5,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,954$53,663$59,363$83,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700$29,580

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

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelS40E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignE350E550E63 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
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
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 headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Chronometer   $100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,400$6,505$8,505$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,105$6,105$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,822-5,683-5,751

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

Model Year20102012
ModelS40E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.1 in
Length176.2 in191.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.8 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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested117551%
Total Not Requested114049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested117545%
Total Not Requested144055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62541%
Total Not Requested91559%

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