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

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Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,027

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $29,268

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,050

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $27,455

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelV50GL
TrimT5GL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,715 $55,900
Base Invoice $27,932 $51,987
Dynaudio Package 895  
Premium Package 2,480  
Climate Package 412  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 710
Proximity key 450 1,110
Navigation system 2,205  
AWD 1,850  
Premium II Package   8,600
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Dynaudio Package 769  
Premium Package 2,132  
Climate Package 354  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 660
Proximity key 387 1,032
Navigation system 1,896  
AWD 1,739  
Premium II Package   7,998
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Options (change) 9,567 12,520
Options (change) 8,373 11,643
Destination 745 875
Total Price $40,027 $69,295
Total Invoice $37,050 $64,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,838
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,539
Model Year20082008
ModelV50GL
TrimT5GL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5335hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17265/60-18
Total Price$40,027$69,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,027$61,865
Total Invoice$37,050$64,505
Adjustments for Features0-6,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,050$57,589

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082008
ModelV50GL
TrimT5GL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,275$11,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,916

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082008
ModelV50GL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in121.1 in
Length177.7 in200.6 in
Width69.7 in76.0 in
Height57.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.5,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested300053%
Total Not Requested269047%

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