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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: $38,710

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,056

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006200620062006
ModelV50C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,050 $29,200 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $31,067 $27,156 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Preferred Package 1,250        
Climate Package 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690 690 690 690
Leather seating surfaces 200        
Xenon HID headlights 800 790 790 790 790
Navigation system 1,800 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Power driver seat   600      
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790  
Folding second row seats   290 290 290  
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765
CD changer, remote   420 420 420 430
Preferred Package 1,175        
Climate Package 846        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 642 642 642 642
Leather seating surfaces 188        
Xenon HID headlights 752 735 735 735 735
Navigation system 1,692 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Power driver seat   558      
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665  
Folding second row seats   270 270 270  
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711
CD changer, remote   391 391 391 400
Options (change) 5,500 8,735 8,135 8,135 5,385
Options (change) 5,170 8,125 7,567 7,567 5,008
Destination 850 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,400 $38,710 $46,460 $47,060 $61,910
Total Invoice $37,087 $36,056 $43,264 $43,822 $57,722

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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: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,096
Model Year20102006200620062006
ModelV50C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5201hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$39,400$38,710$46,460$47,060$61,910
Adjustments for Features-2,2600-300-1,525-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,140$38,710$46,160$45,535$60,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,450$6,825$21,500
Total Invoice$37,087$36,056$43,264$43,822$57,722
Adjustments for Features-2,1270-279-1,420-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,960$36,056$42,985$42,402$56,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,929$6,346$20,081

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

Model Year20102006200620062006
ModelV50C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250    
Sunshade, rear, power $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 
Rear side airbags    $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 $100
Folding passenger seat$150    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,450$2,190$2,490$3,715$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$0$300$1,525$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1270-279-1,420-1,585

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

Model Year20102006
ModelV50C-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.9 in
Length178.0 in178.4 in
Width69.7 in68.0 in
Height57.4 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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