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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: $41,425

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $36,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,989

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $33,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelV50CLSCLS
TrimT5 R-DesignCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $33,370 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation system 2,205    
Climate Package 675    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Lane departure warning   875 875
Folding second row seats   440  
Navigation system 2,073    
Climate Package 634    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Blind spot warning system 653    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Lane departure warning   814 814
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 5,100 2,115 875
Options (change) 4,794 1,967 814
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $41,425 $78,260 $110,770
Total Invoice $38,989 $72,852 $103,086

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,520
Model Year200920182018
ModelV50CLSCLS
TrimT5 R-DesignCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$41,425$78,260$110,770
Adjustments for Features0-5,740-9,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,425$72,520$100,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,410
Total Invoice$38,989$72,852$103,086
Adjustments for Features0-5,343-9,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,989$67,509$93,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,420

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920182018
ModelV50CLSCLS
TrimT5 R-DesignCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $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 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $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 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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 
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
Total Value of Features$5,165$10,905$15,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,740$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,343-9,157

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092018
ModelV50CLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.2 in
Length178.0 in194.5 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height57.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.4,159 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 Headroom38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 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 CLS550

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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