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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: $37,500

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $37,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,301

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $34,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelCLSCLSS40
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $31,150
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $29,281
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
iPod integration 425 425  
Climate Package     900
Preferred Package     1,250
Xenon HID headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Navigation system     1,800
Leather seating surfaces     200
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
iPod integration 395 395  
Climate Package     846
Preferred Package     1,175
Xenon HID headlights     752
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517
Navigation system     1,692
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 5,195 4,460 5,500
Options (change) 4,831 4,148 5,170
Destination 875 875 850
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $75,320 $101,485 $37,500
Total Invoice $70,200 $94,625 $35,301

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,619
Model Year200820082010
ModelCLSCLSS40
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$75,320$101,485$37,500
Adjustments for Features-5,665-7,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,655$94,120$37,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$70,200$94,625$35,301
Adjustments for Features-5,280-6,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,920$87,758$35,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,838$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200820082010
ModelCLSCLSS40
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
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$0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
Metal pedals $75 
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 headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,240$9,940$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,665$7,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,280-6,8670

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082010
ModelCLSS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in103.9 in
Length193.0 in176.2 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height54.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,274 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested87535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested87535%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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