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

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Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $22,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,809

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $20,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201020102010
ModelV50V50E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $48,600 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $45,198 $52,359 $79,748
Preferred Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 950 950 950
Proximity key 450 450      
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,590    
Premium 2 Package     2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium 1 Package     3,950 4,400 2,500
Rear Seat Package     430 430  
Rear spoiler     300 300  
Preferred Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 669 669  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 884 884 884
Proximity key 423 423      
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,479    
Premium 2 Package     2,232 2,232 2,232
Premium 1 Package     3,674 4,092 2,325
Rear Seat Package     400 400  
Rear spoiler     279 279  
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 10,340 9,200 5,850
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 9,617 8,556 5,441
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $36,975 $39,025 $59,815 $66,375 $94,175
Total Invoice $34,809 $36,736 $55,690 $61,790 $87,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,189
Model Year20112011201020102010
ModelV50V50E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$36,975$39,025$59,815$66,375$94,175
Adjustments for Features0-475-3,965-5,665-5,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,975$38,550$55,850$60,710$88,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$4,860$32,435
Total Invoice$34,809$36,736$55,690$61,790$87,764
Adjustments for Features0-447-3,692-5,274-5,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,809$36,289$51,998$56,516$82,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$4,518$30,277

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20112011201020102010
ModelV50V50E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter$150$150  $150
Console without shifter  $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails $250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,290$2,765$6,255$7,955$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$3,965$5,665$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-3,692-5,274-5,489

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20112010
ModelV50E-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.1 in
Length178.0 in191.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested89038%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested119046%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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