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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $34,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $32,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelGLGLS40S40
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $81,300 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $54,126 $75,609 $26,085 $29,281
Premium II Package 8,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   550 550
Leather seating surfaces 2,130     200
Climate Package     900 900
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
Proximity key     450 450
Premium II Package 8,044      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   517 517
Leather seating surfaces 1,981     188
Climate Package     846 846
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Preferred Package     1,880  
Xenon HID headlights     752 752
Obstacle detection, rear     376 376
Proximity key     423 423
Options (change) 11,500 0 7,100 5,300
Options (change) 10,695 0 6,674 4,982
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $70,575 $82,175 $35,725 $37,325
Total Invoice $65,696 $76,484 $33,634 $35,138

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,930
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelGLGLS40S40
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$70,575$82,175$35,725$37,325
Adjustments for Features-9,810-11,3350-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,765$70,840$35,725$37,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,075$0$1,375
Total Invoice$65,696$76,484$33,634$35,138
Adjustments for Features-9,132-10,5500-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,564$65,934$33,634$34,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,370$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelGLGLS40S40
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,310$13,835$2,500$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,810$11,335$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,132-10,5500-212

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20092011
ModelGLS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in103.9 in
Length200.6 in176.2 in
Width76.0 in69.7 in
Height72.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rearview camera200No
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested277551%
Total Not Requested270549%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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