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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: $38,725

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $21,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,451

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $20,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelS40SLCSLC
TrimT5 R-DesignSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,350 $47,950 $60,300
Base Invoice $30,409 $44,594 $56,079
Blind spot warning system 695    
Climate Package 675    
Navigation system 2,205    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 200 770  
Proximity key 450    
Premium 2 Package   7,500 5,000
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Rear spoiler   350  
Blind spot warning system 653    
Climate Package 634    
Navigation system 2,073    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 670 670
Leather seating surfaces 188 716  
Proximity key 423    
Premium 2 Package   6,975 4,650
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Rear spoiler   326  
Options (change) 5,550 11,840 5,720
Options (change) 5,217 11,012 5,320
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $38,725 $60,715 $66,945
Total Invoice $36,451 $56,531 $62,324

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,815
Model Year200920172017
ModelS40SLCSLC
TrimT5 R-DesignSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT5T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,725$60,715$66,945
Adjustments for Features0-11,025-11,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,725$49,690$55,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,230
Total Invoice$36,451$56,531$62,324
Adjustments for Features0-10,265-10,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,451$46,266$52,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,794

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year200920172017
ModelS40SLCSLC
TrimT5 R-DesignSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
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
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
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
Traffic information$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
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  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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$4,325$15,350$15,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,025$11,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,265-10,264

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20092017
ModelS40SLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in95.7 in
Length176.2 in162.8 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,274 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 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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 headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested147547%
Total Not Requested166553%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66547%
Total Not Requested75053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested147550%
Total Not Requested149050%

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