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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: $41,180

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $2,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,759

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelV50C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $33,370 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336
Climate Package 675        
Navigation system 2,205        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 720 720 720 720
Proximity key 450 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,590 1,590 1,590  
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Premium 2 Package   3,700 3,700 1,400 1,400
Universal Media Interface   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Rear spoiler   300      
Wood trim         0
Climate Package 634        
Navigation system 2,073        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 670 670 670 670
Proximity key 423 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,479 1,479 1,479  
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Premium 2 Package   3,441 3,441 1,302 1,302
Universal Media Interface   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Rear spoiler   279      
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 4,855 8,730 8,430 6,130 4,540
Options (change) 4,564 8,120 7,841 5,702 4,223
Destination 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $41,180 $43,205 $44,605 $46,755 $64,865
Total Invoice $38,759 $40,243 $41,545 $43,545 $60,534

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,990
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelV50C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$41,180$43,205$44,605$46,755$64,865
Adjustments for Features-1,6000-975-1,250-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,580$43,205$43,630$45,505$64,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425$2,300$21,160
Total Invoice$38,759$40,243$41,545$43,545$60,534
Adjustments for Features-1,5060-908-1,164-467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,253$40,243$40,637$42,381$60,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$394$2,138$19,824

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

Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelV50C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Chronometer    $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Folding passenger seat$150    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,590$3,990$4,965$5,240$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$0$975$1,250$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5060-908-1,164-467

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

Model Year20092010
ModelV50C-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length178.0 in182.3 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height57.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested177567%
Total Not Requested87533%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested177567%
Total Not Requested87533%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%

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