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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $21,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $19,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelS40S40M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $47,270 $58,800 $96,100
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $43,961 $54,684 $89,373
Climate Package 900 900      
Preferred Package 2,000        
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Blind spot warning system 700 700      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720  
Proximity key 450 450 650 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 970 970  
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,620 1,620  
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package     3,700 3,700  
Lane departure warning     850 850  
Climate Package 846 846      
Preferred Package 1,880        
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Blind spot warning system 658 658      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 670 670  
Proximity key 423 423 605 605  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 902 902  
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,507 1,507  
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package     3,441 3,441  
Lane departure warning     791 791  
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 9,800 9,800 0
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 9,116 9,116 0
Destination 875 875 905 905 905
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $57,975 $69,505 $97,005
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $53,982 $64,705 $90,278

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,235
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelS40S40M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$36,425$38,025$57,975$69,505$97,005
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,785-7,135-11,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$53,190$62,370$85,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$9,180$32,305
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$53,982$64,705$90,278
Adjustments for Features0-212-4,455-6,642-10,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$49,527$58,063$79,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$8,536$30,039

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

Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelS40S40M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  $325
CD player  $125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
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   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$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
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,925$3,150$7,710$10,060$14,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,785$7,135$11,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-4,455-6,642-10,712

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

Model Year20112013
ModelS40M-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.8 in
Length176.2 in189.1 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
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 M-Class ML350

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 - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested76537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

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 - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested76537%

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