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

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Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,557

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $21,178

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,583

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $20,111

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Model Year200620182018
ModelS40SLCSLC
TrimT5SLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,940 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $25,359 $45,012 $57,056
Premium Package 2,195    
Convenience Package 405    
Climate Package 412    
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Stability control 695    
Navigation system 2,120    
Audio Package 895    
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Premium 2 Package   7,500 4,550
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Rear spoiler   350  
Premium Package 1,887    
Convenience Package 348    
Climate Package 354    
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 670 670
Stability control 597    
Navigation system 1,823    
Audio Package 769    
Xenon HID headlights 602    
Premium 2 Package   6,975 4,232
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Rear spoiler   326  
Options (change) 9,922 9,340 5,270
Options (change) 8,529 8,687 4,902
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $37,557 $58,735 $67,615
Total Invoice $34,583 $54,694 $62,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,765
Model Year200620182018
ModelS40SLCSLC
TrimT5SLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine218hp I5241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$37,557$58,735$67,615
Adjustments for Features0-11,110-12,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,557$47,625$55,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,815
Total Invoice$34,583$54,694$62,953
Adjustments for Features0-10,346-11,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,583$44,348$51,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,269

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year200620182018
ModelS40SLCSLC
TrimT5SLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,965$15,075$16,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,110$12,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,346-11,336

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20062018
ModelS40SLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in95.7 in
Length175.9 in162.8 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.610.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested105033%
Total Not Requested209067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested105038%
Total Not Requested171562%

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