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Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,177

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $26,718

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,311

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $25,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelV50E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E350E550
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,715 $56,850 $64,800
Base Invoice $27,932 $52,871 $60,264
Premium Package 2,480    
Dynaudio Package 895    
Climate Package 412    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Proximity key 450    
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,000
Premium Package 2,132    
Dynaudio Package 769    
Climate Package 354    
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Navigation system 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 669 669
Proximity key 387    
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 3,720
Options (change) 7,717 7,170 7,170
Options (change) 6,634 6,668 6,668
Destination 745 875 875
Total Price $38,177 $64,895 $72,845
Total Invoice $35,311 $60,414 $67,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,968
Model Year200820112011
ModelV50E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E350E550
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,177$64,895$72,845
Adjustments for Features0-6,590-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,177$58,305$65,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,450
Total Invoice$35,311$60,414$67,807
Adjustments for Features0-6,135-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,311$54,279$61,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,928

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year200820112011
ModelV50E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimT5E350E550
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, automatic $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,540$10,130$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,590$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,135-6,600

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082011
ModelV50E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length177.7 in185.0 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in55.2 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in47.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft311.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft311.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127557%
Total Not Requested96543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127557%
Total Not Requested96543%

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