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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: $30,548

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,050

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $28,646

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelV50GL
TrimT5GL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,715 $58,200
Base Invoice $27,932 $54,126
Premium Package 2,480  
Climate Package 412  
Dynaudio Package 895  
Navigation system 2,205  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Proximity key 450  
AWD 1,850  
Premium II Package   8,650
Leather seating surfaces   2,130
Premium Package 2,132  
Climate Package 354  
Dynaudio Package 769  
Navigation system 1,896  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 670
Proximity key 387  
AWD 1,739  
Premium II Package   8,044
Leather seating surfaces   1,981
Options (change) 9,567 11,500
Options (change) 8,373 10,695
Destination 745 875
Total Price $40,027 $70,575
Total Invoice $37,050 $65,696

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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: $22,478
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,134
Model Year20082009
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)205/50-17275/55-19
Total Price$40,027$70,575
Adjustments for Features0-8,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,027$62,505
Total Invoice$37,050$65,696
Adjustments for Features0-7,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,050$58,184

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082009
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 
AC power outlet $100
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
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
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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$3,975$12,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,512

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082009
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested295088%
Total Not Requested40012%
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 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?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Media drive, large15No
Rearview camera200No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested237543%
Total Not Requested310557%

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