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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,975

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,869

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelCLACLAS40S40
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $47,450 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $27,807 $44,129 $26,085 $29,281
Interior Package 1,500 1,500    
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300    
Becker Map Pilot 600 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 400 400
Blind spot warning system 550 550 700 700
Xenon HID headlights 850   800 800
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
Preferred Package     2,000  
Climate Package     900 900
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Leather seating surfaces       200
Interior Package 1,395 1,395    
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139    
Becker Map Pilot 558 558    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 517 517
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 376 376
Blind spot warning system 512 512 658 658
Xenon HID headlights 791   752 752
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
Preferred Package     1,880  
Climate Package     846 846
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 9,270 8,420 7,350 5,550
Options (change) 8,621 7,830 6,909 5,217
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $40,095 $56,795 $35,975 $37,575
Total Invoice $37,353 $52,884 $33,869 $35,373

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $806
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelCLACLAS40S40
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS7S7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$40,095$56,795$35,975$37,575
Adjustments for Features-2,875-5,5000-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,220$51,295$35,975$37,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,075$0$1,375
Total Invoice$37,353$52,884$33,869$35,373
Adjustments for Features-2,678-5,1210-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,675$47,763$33,869$35,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,088$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2014201420112011
ModelCLACLAS40S40
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,100$8,725$3,225$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$5,500$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,678-5,1210-212

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20142011
ModelCLAS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length182.3 in176.2 in
Width70.0 in69.7 in
Height56.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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