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

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

Lowest Total Price: $38,872

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $19,378

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,909

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $18,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelV50M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5ML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,715 $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590
Base Invoice $27,932 $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109
Premium Package 2,480        
Dynaudio Package 895        
Climate Package 412        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Blind spot warning system 695 600 600 600  
Navigation system 2,205        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720  
Proximity key 450        
Lighting Package   985 985 985  
Premium 2 Package   6,050 6,050 6,050  
Heated front seats   750 750    
Leather seating surfaces   1,780 1,780 1,780  
Premium Package 2,132        
Dynaudio Package 769        
Climate Package 354        
Xenon HID headlights 688        
Blind spot warning system 598 558 558 558  
Navigation system 1,896        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 670 670 670  
Proximity key 387        
Lighting Package   916 916 916  
Premium 2 Package   5,627 5,627 5,627  
Heated front seats   698 698    
Leather seating surfaces   1,655 1,655 1,655  
Options (change) 8,412 10,885 10,885 10,135 0
Options (change) 7,232 10,124 10,124 9,426 0
Destination 745 875 875 875 875
Total Price $38,872 $58,250 $67,550 $68,600 $93,465
Total Invoice $35,909 $54,235 $62,884 $63,860 $86,984

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,708
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,909
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelV50M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5ML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT5T7B8T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12440, 12440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$38,872$58,250$67,550$68,600$93,465
Adjustments for Features0-3,670-6,170-5,720-8,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,872$54,580$61,380$62,880$84,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,800$8,300$30,090
Total Invoice$35,909$54,235$62,884$63,860$86,984
Adjustments for Features0-3,417-5,744-5,325-8,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,909$50,818$57,140$58,535$78,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,322$7,717$27,981

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

Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelV50M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimT5ML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic  $2000  
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $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
Folding passenger seat$150    
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Metal pedals    $75
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,175$5,845$8,345$7,895$10,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,670$6,170$5,720$8,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,417-5,744-5,325-8,185

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

Model Year20082011
ModelV50M-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.7 in
Length177.7 in188.5 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
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 seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested295088%
Total Not Requested40012%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested172551%
Total Not Requested169049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested172551%
Total Not Requested169049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested172551%
Total Not Requested169049%

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