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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: $38,195

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $34,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,954

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $31,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelS40CLSCLSCLS
TrimT5 R-DesignCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $29,281 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Preferred Package 1,250      
Climate Package 900      
Navigation system 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Leather seating surfaces 200      
Blind spot warning system 695      
Night Package   300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900    
Lane departure warning   875 875 875
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Preferred Package 1,175      
Climate Package 846      
Navigation system 1,692      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517      
Leather seating surfaces 188      
Blind spot warning system 653      
Night Package   279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767    
Lane departure warning   814 814 814
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 6,195 4,015 2,115 875
Options (change) 5,823 3,734 1,967 814
Destination 850 925 925 925
Total Price $38,195 $72,490 $77,890 $110,700
Total Invoice $35,954 $67,481 $72,503 $103,016

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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: $28,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,718
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelS40CLSCLSCLS
TrimT5 R-DesignCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T9T9T7
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$38,195$72,490$77,890$110,700
Adjustments for Features0-6,240-7,080-11,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,195$66,250$70,810$99,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,560$33,270
Total Invoice$35,954$67,481$72,503$103,016
Adjustments for Features0-5,809-6,590-10,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,954$61,672$65,913$92,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,241$30,940

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2010201720172017
ModelS40CLSCLSCLS
TrimT5 R-DesignCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
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 
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
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$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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$3,475$9,715$10,555$14,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,240$7,080$11,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,809-6,590-10,404

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102017
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 Volume14.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250No
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
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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