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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: $38,275

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $32,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,028

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $30,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelS40CLSCLSCLS
TrimT5 R-DesignCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $30,409 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Climate Package 675      
Navigation system 2,205      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525      
Leather seating surfaces 200      
Blind spot warning system 695      
Night Package   300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610    
Lane departure warning   875 875 875
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Climate Package 634      
Navigation system 2,073      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494      
Leather seating surfaces 188      
Blind spot warning system 653      
Night Package   279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497    
Lane departure warning   814 814 814
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 5,100 3,225 1,615 875
Options (change) 4,794 2,999 1,502 814
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $38,275 $71,050 $76,640 $109,600
Total Invoice $36,028 $66,141 $71,340 $101,993

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,978
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelS40CLSCLSCLS
TrimT5 R-DesignCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,275$71,050$76,640$109,600
Adjustments for Features0-6,590-7,530-11,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,275$64,460$69,110$97,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,650$33,460
Total Invoice$36,028$66,141$71,340$101,993
Adjustments for Features0-6,135-7,009-10,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,028$60,006$64,331$91,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,325$31,118

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelS40CLSCLSCLS
TrimT5 R-DesignCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$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$0 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$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$100
Total Value of Features$3,225$9,815$10,755$14,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,590$7,530$11,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,135-7,009-10,869

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,274 lb.4,035 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 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
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 CLS550

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

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