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Volvo vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,725

Volvo T5 Inscription   
Difference: $56,267

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,797

Volvo T5 Inscription   
Difference: $51,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimT5 InscriptionS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,950 $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900
Base Invoice $34,733 $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017
Platinum Package 4,200          
Climate Package 1,300          
Blind spot warning system 925          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,170 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Semi-automated parking system 500          
Metal pedals 90          
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250    
Premium Package   4,500 4,500      
Heated steering wheel   490 490      
Heated second row seats   620 620 620    
Polished alloy wheels       1,700    
Platinum Package 3,948          
Climate Package 1,222          
Blind spot warning system 870          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,920 2,465 2,465 2,465    
Semi-automated parking system 470          
Metal pedals 80          
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093    
Premium Package   4,185 4,185      
Heated steering wheel   456 456      
Heated second row seats   577 577 577    
Polished alloy wheels       1,581    
Options (change) 9,780 10,510 10,510 7,220 0 0
Options (change) 9,069 9,776 9,776 6,716 0 0
Destination 995 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $47,725 $108,035 $103,992 $152,845 $173,375 $229,925
Total Invoice $44,797 $100,539 $96,496 $142,212 $161,423 $214,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo T5 Inscription
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,176
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimT5 InscriptionS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$47,725$108,035$103,992$152,845$173,375$229,925
Adjustments for Features0-6,905-7,030-9,505-18,555-19,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,725$101,130$96,962$143,340$154,820$210,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,168$0$46,378$57,858$113,958
Total Invoice$44,797$100,539$96,496$142,212$161,423$214,042
Adjustments for Features0-6,426-6,523-8,844-17,276-17,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,797$94,113$89,973$133,368$144,147$196,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,140$0$43,395$54,174$106,377

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimT5 InscriptionS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125     
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Animal detection, night    $50$50
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50$50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Cyclist detection$25     
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15     
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Regenerative braking$0     
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200 $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer   $100 $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Headlight washers$50     
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Road sign information$75     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450$450
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100     
Folding passenger seat$150     
Folding second row seats$300     
Heated front row armrests    $100$100
Heated second row armrests    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals$75  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500$500
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50     
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350 $350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,340$13,245$13,370$15,845$24,895$25,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,905$7,030$9,505$18,555$19,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,426-6,523-8,844-17,276-17,692

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20182017
ModelS-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.4 in124.6 in
Length185.6 in206.5 in
Width73.4 in74.8 in
Height58.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.4,664 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Cyclist detection25No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested380087%
Total Not Requested57513%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested515100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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