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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,625

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $23,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,360

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $21,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassV50
TrimE350 / E320E500E55T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,300 $62,000 $82,600 $32,850
Base Invoice $48,639 $57,660 $76,818 $30,879
Lighting Package 990   990  
Premium Package 2,950 3,550    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690     550
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 1,080 450
Appearance Package   1,460    
CD changer, in-dash     430  
Climate Package       900
Multimedia Package       2,000
Xenon HID headlights       800
Leather seating surfaces       200
Lighting Package 921   921  
Premium Package 2,744 3,302    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642     517
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 1,004 423
Appearance Package   1,358    
CD changer, in-dash     400  
Climate Package       846
Multimedia Package       1,880
Xenon HID headlights       752
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 8,635 7,515 3,925 4,900
Options (change) 8,031 6,989 3,650 4,606
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $61,710 $71,590 $89,000 $38,625
Total Invoice $57,445 $66,724 $82,943 $36,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,893
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassV50
TrimE350 / E320E500E55T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$61,710$71,590$89,000$38,625
Adjustments for Features-2,355-5,280-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,355$66,310$86,145$38,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,955$26,790$0
Total Invoice$57,445$66,724$82,943$36,360
Adjustments for Features-2,192-4,921-2,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,253$61,803$80,282$36,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,550$25,029$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo V50

Model Year2006200620062011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassV50
TrimE350 / E320E500E55T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 $150
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$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$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$50 
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0  
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,805$8,730$6,305$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$5,280$2,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,192-4,921-2,6610

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062011
ModelE-ClassV50
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in103.9 in
Length190.9 in178.0 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft344.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0Yes
Special interior trim0No
245/45HR17 tires400No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55055%
Total Not Requested45045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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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