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

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Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $150,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,809

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $139,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelV50V50SLS AMG
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $183,000
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $170,190
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,500
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,395
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 1,500
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 1,395
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $36,975 $39,025 $187,075
Total Invoice $34,809 $36,736 $174,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $147,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137,112
Model Year201120112011
ModelV50V50SLS AMG
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5563hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17265/35-19
Total Price$36,975$39,025$187,075
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,975$38,550$184,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$34,809$36,736$174,160
Adjustments for Features0-447-2,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,809$36,289$171,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year201120112011
ModelV50V50SLS AMG
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails $250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,140$4,615$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-2,239

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20112011
ModelV50SLS AMG
Body4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in105.5 in
Length178.0 in182.6 in
Width69.7 in76.3 in
Height58.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,573 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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