Volvo S40 Volvo S40 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,275

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $15,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,148

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $14,409

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelS40R-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $47,650
Base Invoice $30,409 $44,315
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 720
Proximity key 450 1,130
AWD 1,450  
Heated front seats   720
Panoramic sunroof   1,050
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 670
Proximity key 423 1,051
AWD 1,363  
Heated front seats   670
Panoramic sunroof   976
Options (change) 3,100 3,620
Options (change) 2,914 3,367
Destination 825 875
Total Price $36,275 $52,145
Total Invoice $34,148 $48,557

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volvo S40 dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz R-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,090
Model Year20092009
ModelS40R-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5268hp V6
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/55-18
Total Price$36,275$52,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,275$49,655
Total Invoice$34,148$48,557
Adjustments for Features0-2,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,148$46,238

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20092009
ModelS40R-Class
TrimT5 R-DesignR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,700$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,319

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20092009
ModelS40R-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in126.6 in
Length176.2 in203.0 in
Width69.7 in75.7 in
Height57.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.642.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.685.0 ft3

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Volvo models.