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Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,975

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $42,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,869

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $38,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelS40S40CLSCLS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $69,890 $101,277
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Night Package     300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500  
Lane departure warning     875 875
Folding second row seats     440  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Night Package     279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465  
Lane departure warning     814 814
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 7,350 5,550 2,115 875
Options (change) 6,909 5,217 1,967 814
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $35,975 $37,575 $78,260 $110,770
Total Invoice $33,869 $35,373 $72,852 $103,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,369
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelS40S40CLSCLS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,975$37,575$78,260$110,770
Adjustments for Features0-225-7,105-11,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,975$37,350$71,155$99,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$28,410
Total Invoice$33,869$35,373$72,852$103,086
Adjustments for Features0-212-6,614-10,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,869$35,161$66,238$92,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$26,420

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelS40S40CLSCLS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,500$10,380$14,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$7,105$11,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-6,614-10,428

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112018
ModelS40CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.2 in
Length176.2 in194.5 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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