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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: $39,327

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $7,853

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,301

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $7,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017201720172017
ModelV50C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,715 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $27,932 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Blind spot warning system 695          
Climate Package 412          
Premium Package 2,480          
Navigation system 2,205          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key 450          
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package   1,300 1,300      
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Heated front seats   580 580      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Polished alloy wheels         1,950 1,250
Blind spot warning system 598          
Climate Package 354          
Premium Package 2,132          
Navigation system 1,896          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 670 670 670 670 670
Proximity key 387          
Xenon HID headlights 688          
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package   1,209 1,209      
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Heated front seats   539 539      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Polished alloy wheels         1,814 1,163
Options (change) 8,867 6,755 6,755 4,445 7,365 4,075
Options (change) 7,624 6,282 6,282 4,134 6,850 3,790
Destination 745 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $39,327 $47,180 $49,687 $57,370 $73,490 $77,800
Total Invoice $36,301 $43,942 $45,991 $53,419 $68,411 $72,419

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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: $5,153
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,126
Model Year200820172017201720172017
ModelV50C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$39,327$47,180$49,687$57,370$73,490$77,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-4,225-5,525-5,425-5,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,327$44,480$45,462$51,845$68,065$72,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$7,365$23,585$27,945
Total Invoice$36,301$43,942$45,991$53,419$68,411$72,419
Adjustments for Features0-2,515-3,911-5,145-5,050-5,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,301$41,427$42,080$48,274$63,361$67,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$653$6,847$21,934$25,989

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

Model Year200820172017201720172017
ModelV50C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
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     
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$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     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250     
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$100$100
Rear wiper$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
Bodyside moldings$75     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
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     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150     
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850     
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $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$5,415$8,115$9,640$10,940$10,840$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$4,225$5,525$5,425$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,515-3,911-5,145-5,050-5,003

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

Model Year20082017
ModelV50C-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.8 in
Length177.7 in184.5 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,327 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
27.4 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

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

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 AMG C43

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

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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