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Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,542 Volvo S40 T5 | ||||||
| Difference: $55,333 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,670 Volvo S40 T5 | ||||||
| Difference: $51,835 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | S40 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | T5 | S400 HYBRID | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $28,515 | $91,000 | $93,650 | $138,000 | $158,050 | $209,000 |
| Base Invoice | $26,804 | $84,630 | $87,095 | $128,340 | $146,987 | $194,370 |
| Premium Package | 2,350 | |||||
| Climate Package | 412 | |||||
| Dynaudio Package | 895 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,205 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | 695 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | |||||
| Proximity key | 450 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,021 | |||||
| Climate Package | 354 | |||||
| Dynaudio Package | 769 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,896 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | 598 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 688 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 408 | |||||
| Proximity key | 387 | |||||
| Options (change) | 8,282 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 7,121 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 745 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $37,542 | $92,875 | $95,525 | $139,875 | $161,525 | $211,975 |
| Total Invoice | $34,670 | $86,505 | $88,970 | $130,215 | $150,462 | $197,345 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,578 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,475 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | S40 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | T5 | S400 HYBRID | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 227hp I5 | 275hp V6 H | 382hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T5 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 650, 12 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $37,542 | $92,875 | $95,525 | $139,875 | $161,525 | $211,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,755 | -5,855 | -11,705 | -18,380 | -18,380 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,542 | $87,120 | $89,670 | $128,170 | $143,145 | $193,595 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,550 | $41,050 | $56,025 | $106,475 |
| Total Invoice | $34,670 | $86,505 | $88,970 | $130,215 | $150,462 | $197,345 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,360 | -5,453 | -10,897 | -17,121 | -17,111 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,670 | $81,145 | $83,517 | $119,318 | $133,341 | $180,234 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,372 | $38,173 | $52,196 | $99,089 |
Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | S40 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | T5 | S400 HYBRID | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $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 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,075 | $9,830 | $9,930 | $15,780 | $22,455 | $22,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,755 | $5,855 | $11,705 | $18,380 | $18,380 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,360 | -5,453 | -10,897 | -17,121 | -17,111 |
Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | S40 | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 175.9 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,226 lb. | 4,456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.2 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.1 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 50.7 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.4 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| 205/50R17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2700 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 13% |
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Dynaudio Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
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