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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: $38,422

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $35,043

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,522

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $32,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelCLSCLSV50
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $29,715
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $27,932
Lane departure warning 850 850  
Folding second row seats 440    
Premium Package     2,480
Climate Package     412
Dynaudio Package     895
Navigation system     2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Blind spot warning system     695
Xenon HID headlights     800
Lane departure warning 791 791  
Folding second row seats 409    
Premium Package     2,132
Climate Package     354
Dynaudio Package     769
Navigation system     1,896
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408
Blind spot warning system     598
Xenon HID headlights     688
Options (change) 1,290 850 7,962
Options (change) 1,200 791 6,845
Destination 875 875 745
Total Price $73,465 $96,625 $38,422
Total Invoice $68,384 $89,923 $35,522

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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: $30,228
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,380
Model Year201220122008
ModelCLSCLSV50
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine402hp V8518hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$73,465$96,625$38,422
Adjustments for Features-4,815-5,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,650$90,785$38,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,135$0
Total Invoice$68,384$89,923$35,522
Adjustments for Features-4,482-5,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,902$84,488$35,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,586$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo V50

Model Year201220122008
ModelCLSCLSV50
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
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 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,505$8,530$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,815$5,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,482-5,4350

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122008
ModelCLSV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.2 in103.9 in
Length194.5 in177.7 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height55.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,327 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 in38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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