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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: $35,137

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $31,323

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $29,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelGLS40
TrimGL450 / GL350T5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,950 $26,940
Base Invoice $57,614 $25,359
Lighting Package 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,930  
Climate Package   412
Premium Package   2,195
Stability control   695
Xenon HID headlights   700
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
AWD   1,775
Lighting Package 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 408
Leather seating surfaces 1,795  
Climate Package   354
Premium Package   1,887
Stability control   597
Xenon HID headlights   602
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
AWD   1,668
Options (change) 3,635 7,502
Options (change) 3,381 6,766
Destination 875 695
Total Price $66,460 $35,137
Total Invoice $61,870 $32,820

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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: $25,533
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,660
Model Year20112006
ModelGLS40
TrimGL450 / GL350T5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8218hp I5
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$66,460$35,137
Adjustments for Features-5,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,670$35,137
Total Invoice$61,870$32,820
Adjustments for Features-5,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,480$32,820

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112006
ModelGLS40
TrimGL450 / GL350T5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,790$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112006
ModelGLS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in103.9 in
Length200.6 in175.9 in
Width76.0 in69.7 in
Height72.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,346 lb.3,447 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%

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