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Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,675

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $4,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,467

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $3,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelV50V50CLACLA
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $29,295 $45,105
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Proximity key 450 450    
Blind spot warning system 700 700 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 970 970
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 850  
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Becker Map Pilot     600 600
Interior Package     1,650 1,650
Premium Package     2,300 2,300
Rear spoiler     300 300
Aluminum trim     150  
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 669 669
Proximity key 423 423    
Blind spot warning system 658 658 512 512
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 902 902
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 791  
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Becker Map Pilot     558 558
Interior Package     1,535 1,535
Premium Package     2,139 2,139
Rear spoiler     279 279
Aluminum trim     140  
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 9,570 8,570
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 8,901 7,970
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $37,675 $39,725 $41,995 $57,995
Total Invoice $35,467 $37,394 $39,121 $54,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $850
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelV50V50CLACLA
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$37,675$39,725$41,995$57,995
Adjustments for Features0-475-3,010-5,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$39,250$38,985$52,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$13,475
Total Invoice$35,467$37,394$39,121$54,000
Adjustments for Features0-447-2,804-5,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,467$36,947$36,317$48,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$12,529

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelV50V50CLACLA
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,640$4,115$6,650$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$3,010$5,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-2,804-5,154

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112015
ModelV50CLA
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.0 in182.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height58.0 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137572%
Total Not Requested52528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137572%
Total Not Requested52528%

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