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

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

Lowest Total Price: $38,872

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $54,003

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,909

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $50,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassV50
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $29,715
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $27,932
Premium Package           2,480
Climate Package           412
Dynaudio Package           895
Blind spot warning system           695
Navigation system           2,205
Xenon HID headlights           800
Metallic paint (extra cost)           475
Proximity key           450
Premium Package           2,132
Climate Package           354
Dynaudio Package           769
Blind spot warning system           598
Navigation system           1,896
Xenon HID headlights           688
Metallic paint (extra cost)           408
Proximity key           387
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 8,412
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 7,232
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 745
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $92,875 $95,525 $139,875 $161,525 $211,975 $38,872
Total Invoice $86,505 $88,970 $130,215 $150,462 $197,345 $35,909

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,688
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,646
Model Year201120112011201120112008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassV50
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20205/50-17
Total Price$92,875$95,525$139,875$161,525$211,975$38,872
Adjustments for Features-5,315-5,415-11,265-17,940-17,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,560$90,110$128,610$143,585$194,035$38,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$41,050$56,025$106,475$0
Total Invoice$86,505$88,970$130,215$150,462$197,345$35,909
Adjustments for Features-4,950-5,043-10,487-16,711-16,7020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,555$83,927$119,728$133,751$180,643$35,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$38,173$52,196$99,088$0

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

Model Year201120112011201120112008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassV50
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Lane departure prevention   $150$150 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails     $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights     $25
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Folding passenger seat     $150
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75   
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$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,830$9,930$15,780$22,455$22,455$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,315$5,415$11,265$17,940$17,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,950-5,043-10,487-16,711-16,7020

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

Model Year20112008
ModelS-ClassV50
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase124.6 in103.9 in
Length206.5 in177.7 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.3,327 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.462.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
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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