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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: $19,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,954

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $17,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelS40E-ClassE-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $29,281 $48,500 $67,332
Preferred Package 1,250    
Blind spot warning system 695 550  
Climate Package 900    
Navigation system 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,620  
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Second rear spoiler   300  
Satellite radio   460  
Heated front seats   750  
Wood trim     0
Preferred Package 1,175    
Blind spot warning system 653 512  
Climate Package 846    
Navigation system 1,692    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 670 670
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,507  
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Second rear spoiler   279  
Satellite radio   428  
Heated front seats   698  
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 6,195 4,400 720
Options (change) 5,823 4,094 670
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $38,195 $57,475 $74,045
Total Invoice $35,954 $53,519 $68,927

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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: $15,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,068
Model Year201020172017
ModelS40E-ClassE-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionT5T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 8590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17x-245/40-19
Total Price$38,195$57,475$74,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,755-10,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,195$53,720$63,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,845
Total Invoice$35,954$53,519$68,927
Adjustments for Features0-3,497-9,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,954$50,022$59,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,149

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

Model Year201020172017
ModelS40E-ClassE-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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 braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Second rear spoiler $150 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,725$7,480$14,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,755$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,497-9,756

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

Model Year20102017
ModelS40E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in115.7 in
Length176.2 in193.8 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.1 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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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