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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: $44,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,809

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $41,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCLSCLSV50V50
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $27,260 $30,879
Premium Package 1 4,070 3,310    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180 400 400
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
Proximity key     450 450
Leather seating surfaces       200
Premium Package 1 3,785 3,022    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097 376 376
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
Proximity key     423 423
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 5,250 4,490 7,100 5,300
Options (change) 4,882 4,119 6,674 4,982
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $81,425 $107,015 $36,975 $39,025
Total Invoice $75,877 $99,710 $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: $38,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,766
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCLSCLSV50V50
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8507hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$81,425$107,015$36,975$39,025
Adjustments for Features-5,690-7,2900-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,735$99,725$36,975$38,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,990$0$1,575
Total Invoice$75,877$99,710$34,809$36,736
Adjustments for Features-5,302-6,7920-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,575$92,918$34,809$36,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,343$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo V50

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCLSCLSV50V50
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
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$25
Chronometer $100  
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
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  
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$100  
Total Value of Features$8,130$9,730$2,440$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$7,290$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,302-6,7920-447

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20112011
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,571 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 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
15.9 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.944.2 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 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 recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, 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 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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