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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: $37,675

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $56,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,467

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $51,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassV50V50
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $27,260 $30,879
Preferred Package             2,000  
Climate Package             900 900
Multimedia Package             2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights             800 800
Blind spot warning system             700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)             550 550
Obstacle detection, rear             400 400
Proximity key             450 450
Leather seating surfaces               200
Preferred Package             1,880  
Climate Package             846 846
Multimedia Package             1,880 1,880
Xenon HID headlights             752 752
Blind spot warning system             658 658
Metallic paint (extra cost)             517 517
Obstacle detection, rear             376 376
Proximity key             423 423
Leather seating surfaces               188
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,332 5,640
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $93,725 $94,425 $96,375 $141,175 $162,975 $213,875 $37,675 $39,725
Total Invoice $87,296 $87,947 $89,760 $131,424 $151,810 $199,112 $35,467 $37,394

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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: $49,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,946
Model Year20122012201220122012201220112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassV50V50
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$93,725$94,425$96,375$141,175$162,975$213,875$37,675$39,725
Adjustments for Features-5,315-7,015-5,265-11,115-18,465-18,4650-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,410$87,410$91,110$130,060$144,510$195,410$37,675$39,250
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,700$42,650$57,100$108,000$0$1,575
Total Invoice$87,296$87,947$89,760$131,424$151,810$199,112$35,467$37,394
Adjustments for Features-4,950-6,534-4,904-10,347-17,200-17,1900-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,346$81,413$84,856$121,077$134,610$181,922$35,467$36,947
Cost Above Minimum$933$0$3,443$39,664$53,197$100,509$0$1,480

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassV50V50
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0  
AWD $1700      
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel    $100   
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150  
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$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$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover      $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails       $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector      $40$40
Rear spoiler       $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
USB port      $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights      $25$25
Chronometer   $100 $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100$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$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  $100$100
Folding passenger seat      $150$150
Folding second row seats      $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Massage, second row seats    $150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100     
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$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$100  
Total Value of Features$9,830$11,530$9,780$15,630$22,980$22,980$4,515$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,315$7,015$5,265$11,115$18,465$18,465$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,950-6,534-4,904-10,347-17,200-17,1900-447

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

Model Year20122011
ModelS-ClassV50
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase124.6 in103.9 in
Length206.5 in178.0 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.3,571 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 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.444.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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 washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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