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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: $35,975

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $35,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,869

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $32,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSS40S40
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 ST5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $26,085 $29,281
Night Package 300 300      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610        
Lane departure warning 875 875 875    
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Preferred Package       2,000  
Climate Package       900 900
Multimedia Package       2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights       800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Obstacle detection, rear       400 400
Blind spot warning system       700 700
Leather seating surfaces         200
Night Package 279 279      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497        
Lane departure warning 814 814 814    
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Preferred Package       1,880  
Climate Package       846 846
Multimedia Package       1,880 1,880
Xenon HID headlights       752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)       517 517
Obstacle detection, rear       376 376
Blind spot warning system       658 658
Leather seating surfaces         188
Options (change) 3,225 1,615 875 7,350 5,550
Options (change) 2,999 1,502 814 6,909 5,217
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $71,050 $76,640 $109,600 $35,975 $37,575
Total Invoice $66,141 $71,340 $101,993 $33,869 $35,373

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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: $29,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,859
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSS40S40
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 ST5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T9T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$71,050$76,640$109,600$35,975$37,575
Adjustments for Features-5,815-6,755-10,9050-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,235$69,885$98,695$35,975$37,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$33,460$0$1,375
Total Invoice$66,141$71,340$101,993$33,869$35,373
Adjustments for Features-5,413-6,288-10,1480-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,728$65,052$91,845$33,869$35,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,324$31,117$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSS40S40
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 ST5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0   
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,540$10,480$14,630$3,725$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,815$6,755$10,905$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,413-6,288-10,1480-212

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20162011
ModelCLSS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in103.9 in
Length194.5 in176.2 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height55.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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