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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $36,459

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,809

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $33,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelCLSCLSV50V50
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $27,260 $30,879
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Satellite radio 699 699    
CD changer, in-dash 430 430    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 400 400
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 450 450
Heated front seats 690      
Navigation system 1,240 1,240    
Climate Package     900 900
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Leather seating surfaces       200
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Satellite radio 650 650    
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 376 376
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 423 423
Heated front seats 642      
Navigation system 1,153 1,153    
Climate Package     846 846
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Preferred Package     1,880  
Xenon HID headlights     752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 6,459 5,769 7,100 5,300
Options (change) 6,007 5,365 6,674 4,982
Destination 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $73,434 $94,844 $36,975 $39,025
Total Invoice $68,439 $88,378 $34,809 $36,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,844
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,261
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelCLSCLSV50V50
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V8469hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$73,434$94,844$36,975$39,025
Adjustments for Features-3,615-4,5650-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,819$90,279$36,975$38,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0$1,575
Total Invoice$68,439$88,378$34,809$36,736
Adjustments for Features-3,369-4,2540-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,070$84,124$34,809$36,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,054$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo V50

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelCLSCLSV50V50
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Roof rails   $250
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  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass   $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,465$7,415$2,850$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$4,565$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,369-4,2540-447

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062011
ModelCLSV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in103.9 in
Length193.0 in178.0 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height54.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,571 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 in38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.844.2 ft3

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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 V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

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