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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: $36,847

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $38,048

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,072

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $35,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelS40CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $26,804 $63,194 $87,002
Premium Package 2,350    
Climate Package 412    
Dynaudio Package 895    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 2,205    
Proximity key 450    
Premium Package 2   4,770 4,035
Premium Package 2,021    
Climate Package 354    
Dynaudio Package 769    
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Navigation system 1,896    
Proximity key 387    
Premium Package 2   4,436 3,753
Options (change) 7,587 4,770 4,035
Options (change) 6,523 4,436 3,753
Destination 745 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $36,847 $74,895 $101,060
Total Invoice $34,072 $69,805 $94,230

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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: $32,508
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,570
Model Year200820082008
ModelS40CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,847$74,895$101,060
Adjustments for Features0-5,540-7,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,847$69,355$93,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,465
Total Invoice$34,072$69,805$94,230
Adjustments for Features0-5,163-6,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,072$64,642$87,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,837

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820082008
ModelS40CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
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$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,300$7,840$9,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,540$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,163-6,751

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008
ModelS40CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.4 in
Length175.9 in193.0 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power decklid350No
Total Requested155061%
Total Not Requested97539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power decklid350No
Total Requested155061%
Total Not Requested97539%

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