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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: $38,030

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $40,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,798

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $37,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelCLSCLSS40
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $32,350
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $30,409
Premium Package 1 4,010 3,250  
Climate Package     675
Xenon HID headlights     800
Navigation system     2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)     525
Leather seating surfaces     200
Proximity key     450
Premium Package 1 3,729 3,022  
Climate Package     634
Xenon HID headlights     752
Navigation system     2,073
Metallic paint (extra cost)     494
Leather seating surfaces     188
Proximity key     423
Options (change) 4,010 3,250 4,855
Options (change) 3,729 3,022 4,564
Destination 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $78,585 $104,675 $38,030
Total Invoice $73,236 $97,591 $35,798

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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: $34,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,702
Model Year201020102009
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)510, 12510, 12160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$78,585$104,675$38,030
Adjustments for Features-6,155-7,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,430$96,820$38,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,390$0
Total Invoice$73,236$97,591$35,798
Adjustments for Features-5,736-7,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,500$90,268$35,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,768$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201020102009
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$8,630$10,330$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,155$7,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,736-7,3230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20102009
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested87547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested87547%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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