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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,847

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $35,487

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,072

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $33,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSS40
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $28,515
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $26,804
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Heated front seats 690    
CD changer, in-dash 430 430  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 450
Navigation system 1,240 1,240 2,205
Premium Package     2,350
Climate Package     412
Dynaudio Package     895
Xenon HID headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Heated front seats 642    
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 387
Navigation system 1,153 1,153 1,896
Premium Package     2,021
Climate Package     354
Dynaudio Package     769
Xenon HID headlights     688
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408
Options (change) 5,359 4,669 7,587
Options (change) 4,984 4,342 6,523
Destination 775 775 745
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $72,334 $93,744 $36,847
Total Invoice $67,416 $87,355 $34,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,951
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSS40
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$72,334$93,744$36,847
Adjustments for Features-3,640-4,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,694$89,154$36,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0
Total Invoice$67,416$87,355$34,072
Adjustments for Features-3,393-4,2770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,023$83,078$34,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,055$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSS40
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,215$7,165$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$4,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,393-4,2770

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062008
ModelCLSS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in103.9 in
Length193.0 in175.9 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height54.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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