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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: $38,872

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $34,763

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,909

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $32,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelV50GLGLGLGL
TrimT5GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,715 $62,400 $63,900 $86,900 $116,925
Base Invoice $27,932 $58,032 $59,427 $80,817 $108,740
Premium Package 2,480        
Climate Package 412        
Dynaudio Package 895        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Blind spot warning system 695        
Navigation system 2,205        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720    
Proximity key 450        
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290    
Premium 2 Package   5,850 5,850    
Lane departure warning   850 850    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Premium Package 2,132        
Climate Package 354        
Dynaudio Package 769        
Xenon HID headlights 688        
Blind spot warning system 598        
Navigation system 1,896        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 670 670    
Proximity key 387        
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200    
Premium 2 Package   5,441 5,441    
Lane departure warning   791 791    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Options (change) 8,412 10,330 10,330 0 0
Options (change) 7,232 9,609 9,609 0 0
Destination 745 905 905 905 905
Total Price $38,872 $73,635 $75,135 $87,805 $117,830
Total Invoice $35,909 $68,546 $69,941 $81,722 $109,645

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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: $24,883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,440
Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelV50GLGLGLGL
TrimT5GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5240hp V6 D362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$38,872$73,635$75,135$87,805$117,830
Adjustments for Features0-9,880-9,880-13,195-18,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,872$63,755$65,255$74,610$99,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$10,855$35,855
Total Invoice$35,909$68,546$69,941$81,722$109,645
Adjustments for Features0-9,197-9,197-12,281-16,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,909$59,349$60,744$69,441$92,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$10,092$33,342

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelV50GLGLGLGL
TrimT5GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,925$13,805$13,805$17,120$22,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,880$9,880$13,195$18,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,197-9,197-12,281-16,954

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082013
ModelV50GL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in121.0 in
Length177.7 in201.6 in
Width69.7 in76.4 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.5,402 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.449.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
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 GL350 BlueTEC

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested170048%
Total Not Requested181552%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested170048%
Total Not Requested181552%

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