Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2016 Volvo S40 Volvo S40 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $39,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $35,952

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelGLGLGLGLS40S40
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623 $26,085 $29,281
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410        
Lane departure warning 875 875        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720     550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970     400 400
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620       200
Climate Package         900 900
Multimedia Package         2,000 2,000
Preferred Package         2,000  
Xenon HID headlights         800 800
Blind spot warning system         700 700
Proximity key         450 450
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101        
Lane departure warning 814 814        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670     517 517
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902     376 376
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507       188
Climate Package         846 846
Multimedia Package         1,880 1,880
Preferred Package         1,880  
Xenon HID headlights         752 752
Blind spot warning system         658 658
Proximity key         423 423
Options (change) 9,985 9,985 0 0 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 9,287 9,287 0 0 7,332 5,640
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $75,460 $77,110 $92,225 $123,025 $36,425 $38,025
Total Invoice $70,244 $71,778 $85,834 $113,548 $34,292 $35,796

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz GL dealer quotes or Volvo S40 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,462
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelGLGLGLGLS40S40
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$75,460$77,110$92,225$123,025$36,425$38,025
Adjustments for Features-10,195-10,345-13,610-18,1850-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,265$66,765$78,615$104,840$36,425$37,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$13,350$39,575$0$1,375
Total Invoice$70,244$71,778$85,834$113,548$34,292$35,796
Adjustments for Features-9,490-9,630-12,667-16,7840-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,754$62,148$73,167$96,764$34,292$35,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$12,413$36,010$0$1,292

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelGLGLGLGLS40S40
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75  
Power door closers  $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)   $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Running boards  $350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Compass$0$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Heated second row seats   $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power release, second row seats   $50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,545$14,695$17,960$22,535$4,350$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,195$10,345$13,610$18,185$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,490-9,630-12,667-16,7840-212

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20162011
ModelGLS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.0 in103.9 in
Length201.6 in176.2 in
Width76.4 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft314.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested157560%
Total Not Requested106540%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested157560%
Total Not Requested106540%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.