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

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Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,177

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $34,157

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,311

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $32,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelV50CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,715 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $27,932 $60,357 $80,538
Premium Package 2,480    
Climate Package 412    
Dynaudio Package 895    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Proximity key 450 1,080 1,080
Navigation system 2,205 1,240 1,240
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
CD changer, in-dash   430 430
Satellite radio   699 699
Heated front seats   690  
Premium Package 2,132    
Climate Package 354    
Dynaudio Package 769    
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Proximity key 387 1,004 1,004
Navigation system 1,896 1,153 1,153
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Satellite radio   650 650
Heated front seats   642  
Options (change) 7,717 5,359 4,669
Options (change) 6,634 4,984 4,342
Destination 745 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $38,177 $72,334 $93,744
Total Invoice $35,311 $67,416 $87,355

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,085
Model Year200820062006
ModelV50CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,177$72,334$93,744
Adjustments for Features0-3,240-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,177$69,094$89,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,460
Total Invoice$35,311$67,416$87,355
Adjustments for Features0-3,020-3,904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,311$64,396$83,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,055

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820062006
ModelV50CLSCLS
TrimT5CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
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$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,975$6,215$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,020-3,904

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082006
ModelV50CLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.4 in
Length177.7 in193.0 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
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
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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