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Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,275

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $10,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,091

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $9,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018201820182018
ModelV50V50C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Preferred Package 2,000            
Blind spot warning system 700 700   550      
Climate Package 900 900          
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key 450 450          
Xenon HID headlights 800 800          
Leather seating surfaces   200     1,620    
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package     1,250        
Leather Seating Package     1,950 1,950      
Heated front seats     580 580      
Rear spoiler     350 350      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850 850 850   850
Premium Package       700      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         700    
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Preferred Package 1,880            
Blind spot warning system 658 658   512      
Climate Package 846 846          
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 670 670 670 670 670
Proximity key 423 423          
Xenon HID headlights 752 752          
Leather seating surfaces   188     1,507    
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package     1,163        
Leather Seating Package     1,814 1,814      
Heated front seats     539 539      
Rear spoiler     326 326      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791 791 791   791
Premium Package       651      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         651    
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Options (change) 7,400 5,600 6,325 6,325 4,515 3,935 2,195
Options (change) 6,956 5,264 5,884 5,884 4,200 3,660 2,042
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $37,275 $39,325 $47,570 $51,177 $58,910 $71,030 $76,890
Total Invoice $35,091 $37,018 $44,312 $47,383 $54,857 $66,128 $71,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,774
Model Year2011201120182018201820182018
ModelV50V50C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$37,275$39,325$47,570$51,177$58,910$71,030$76,890
Adjustments for Features0-475-3,700-4,575-6,425-5,275-5,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,275$38,850$43,870$46,602$52,485$65,755$70,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$2,732$8,615$21,885$27,045
Total Invoice$35,091$37,018$44,312$47,383$54,857$66,128$71,578
Adjustments for Features0-447-3,447-4,236-5,983-4,911-5,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,091$36,571$40,865$43,147$48,874$61,217$66,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$2,282$8,009$20,352$25,151

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2011201120182018201820182018
ModelV50V50C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75     
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40     
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers$50$50     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150     
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,440$4,915$8,140$9,015$10,865$9,715$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$3,700$4,575$6,425$5,275$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-3,447-4,236-5,983-4,911-5,562

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20112018
ModelV50C-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.8 in
Length178.0 in184.5 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

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

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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