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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: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $21,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $19,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018201820182018
ModelS40S40E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092
Preferred Package 2,000          
Blind spot warning system 700 700 550 550    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720
Proximity key 450 450        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400        
Xenon HID headlights 800 800        
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Satellite radio     460 460    
Rear spoiler     350 350    
Sport Package       0    
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,370  
Wood trim         0 0
Preferred Package 1,880          
Blind spot warning system 658 658 512 512    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 670 670 670 670
Proximity key 423 423        
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376        
Xenon HID headlights 752 752        
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Satellite radio     428 428    
Rear spoiler     326 326    
Sport Package       0    
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,274  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 3,700 3,700 3,710 720
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 3,443 3,443 3,451 670
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $57,645 $63,595 $76,305 $106,115
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $53,682 $59,215 $71,034 $98,757

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,429
Model Year201120112018201820182018
ModelS40S40E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$36,425$38,025$57,645$63,595$76,305$106,115
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,180-4,880-9,405-10,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$54,465$58,715$66,900$96,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$4,250$12,435$41,545
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$53,682$59,215$71,034$98,757
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,961-4,544-8,755-9,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$50,721$54,671$62,279$89,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$3,950$11,558$38,632

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

Model Year201120112018201820182018
ModelS40S40E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Drift mode     $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)    $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass $0    
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated front seats$200$200  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,425$4,650$7,605$9,305$13,830$14,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,180$4,880$9,405$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,961-4,544-8,755-9,404

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

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,364 lb.4,035 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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