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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,725

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $39,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,394

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $36,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelGLSGLSGLSV50
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $32,850
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $30,879
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     550
Obstacle detection, rear 970     400
Leather seating surfaces 1,620     200
Climate Package       900
Multimedia Package       2,000
Xenon HID headlights       800
Blind spot warning system       700
Proximity key       450
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     517
Obstacle detection, rear 902     376
Leather seating surfaces 1,507     188
Climate Package       846
Multimedia Package       1,880
Xenon HID headlights       752
Blind spot warning system       658
Proximity key       423
Options (change) 8,530 0 0 6,000
Options (change) 7,934 0 0 5,640
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $79,075 $95,945 $126,295 $39,725
Total Invoice $73,611 $89,299 $117,524 $37,394

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,252
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelGLSGLSGLSV50
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT9T9T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21205/50-17
Total Price$79,075$95,945$126,295$39,725
Adjustments for Features-10,705-14,045-18,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,370$81,900$108,100$39,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,530$39,730$0
Total Invoice$73,611$89,299$117,524$37,394
Adjustments for Features-9,965-13,072-16,9310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,646$76,227$100,593$37,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,581$36,947$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volvo V50

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelGLSGLSGLSV50
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
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 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
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 HVAC unit $400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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 release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,930$19,270$23,420$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,705$14,045$18,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,965-13,072-16,9310

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20182011
ModelGLSV50
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in103.9 in
Length202.0 in178.0 in
Width76.1 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft344.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested127552%
Total Not Requested116548%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 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 mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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