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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: $41,875

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $30,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,412

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $28,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelV50GL
TrimT5 R-DesignGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $61,950
Base Invoice $33,370 $57,614
Climate Package 675  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Blind spot warning system 695 600
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 720
Proximity key 450 1,140
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,930
Lighting Package   985
Premium 1 Package   4,280
Climate Package 634  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Blind spot warning system 653 558
Navigation system 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 670
Proximity key 423 1,060
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,795
Lighting Package   916
Premium 1 Package   3,980
Options (change) 5,550 9,655
Options (change) 5,217 8,979
Destination 825 875
Total Price $41,875 $72,480
Total Invoice $39,412 $67,468

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,466
Model Year20092011
ModelV50GL
TrimT5 R-DesignGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5335hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17275/55-19
Total Price$41,875$72,480
Adjustments for Features0-7,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,875$65,400
Total Invoice$39,412$67,468
Adjustments for Features0-6,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,412$60,878

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092011
ModelV50GL
TrimT5 R-DesignGL450 / GL350
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
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 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
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$4,050$11,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,590

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092011
ModelV50GL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in121.1 in
Length178.0 in200.6 in
Width69.7 in76.0 in
Height57.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.5,346 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested137553%
Total Not Requested124047%

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