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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: $38,787

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $35,078

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,740

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $33,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelS40CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $26,804 $66,309 $88,257
Premium Package 2,350    
Climate Package 412    
Navigation system 2,205    
Dynaudio Package 895    
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Lane departure warning   850 850
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Premium Package 2,021    
Climate Package 354    
Navigation system 1,896    
Dynaudio Package 769    
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Blind spot warning system 598    
Lane departure warning   791 791
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 9,527 1,690 850
Options (change) 8,191 1,572 791
Destination 745 875 875
Total Price $38,787 $73,865 $96,625
Total Invoice $35,740 $68,756 $89,923

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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: $29,823
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,124
Model Year200820122012
ModelS40CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,787$73,865$96,625
Adjustments for Features0-5,255-6,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,787$68,610$90,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,935
Total Invoice$35,740$68,756$89,923
Adjustments for Features0-4,892-5,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,740$63,864$84,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,401

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820122012
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 
Sunshade, rear, power  $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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
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
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Chronometer  $100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $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
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 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,250$7,505$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,255$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,892-5,658

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082012
ModelS40CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.2 in
Length175.9 in194.5 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,226 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 Volume12.6 ft315.3 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
Compass0Yes
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%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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