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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: $41,875

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $51,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,412

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $47,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassV50
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5 R-Design
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 $35,500
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $33,370
Climate Package           675
Xenon HID headlights           800
Blind spot warning system           695
Navigation system           2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)           525
Leather seating surfaces           200
Proximity key           450
Climate Package           634
Xenon HID headlights           752
Blind spot warning system           653
Navigation system           2,073
Metallic paint (extra cost)           494
Leather seating surfaces           188
Proximity key           423
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 5,550
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 5,217
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 825
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 $41,875
Total Invoice $86,505 $88,970 $130,215 $150,462 $197,345 $39,412

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,377
Model Year201120112011201120112009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassV50
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5 R-Design
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
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15160, 8
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$41,875
Adjustments for Features-3,990-4,090-9,940-16,615-16,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,885$91,435$129,935$144,910$195,360$41,875
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$39,412
Adjustments for Features-3,716-3,809-9,254-15,477-15,4680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,789$85,161$120,961$134,985$181,877$39,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$38,172$52,196$99,088$0

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

Model Year201120112011201120112009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassV50
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5 R-Design
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 
AWD     $1700
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
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$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
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
USB port     $25
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$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, 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$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,430$10,530$16,380$23,055$23,055$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,990$4,090$9,940$16,615$16,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,716-3,809-9,254-15,477-15,4680

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

Model Year20112009
ModelS-ClassV50
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase124.6 in103.9 in
Length206.5 in178.0 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.3,322 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 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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