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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: $36,025

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $5,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,916

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelCLACLAS40S40
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $26,085 $29,281
Convenience Package 400 400    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625    
Interior Package 1,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Aluminum trim 150      
Rear spoiler 300      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650    
Preferred Package     2,000  
Climate Package     900 900
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Proximity key     450 450
Blind spot warning system     700 700
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Leather seating surfaces       200
Convenience Package 372 372    
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581    
Interior Package 1,535      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 517 517
Aluminum trim 140      
Rear spoiler 273      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535    
Preferred Package     1,880  
Climate Package     846 846
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Proximity key     423 423
Blind spot warning system     658 658
Xenon HID headlights     752 752
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 7,975 6,675 7,400 5,600
Options (change) 7,411 6,207 6,956 5,264
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $41,670 $58,070 $36,025 $37,625
Total Invoice $38,817 $54,074 $33,916 $35,420

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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: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,051
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelCLACLAS40S40
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS7S7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$41,670$58,070$36,025$37,625
Adjustments for Features-3,060-5,6850-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,610$52,385$36,025$37,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,775$0$1,375
Total Invoice$38,817$54,074$33,916$35,420
Adjustments for Features-2,850-5,2940-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,967$48,780$33,916$35,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,813$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelCLACLAS40S40
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45T5T5 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
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   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
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  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
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, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Interior trim, special color $0  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
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$7,275$9,900$4,215$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$5,685$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,850-5,2940-212

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20182011
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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 sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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 sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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