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

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Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,677

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,798

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,663

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
ModelS40CLACLA
TrimT5CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,390 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $26,722 $29,295 $45,105
Premium Package 2,350 2,300 2,300
Climate Package 412    
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD) 1,895    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Proximity key 450    
Xenon HID headlights 700 850  
Navigation system 2,120    
Audio Package 895    
Satellite radio 295    
Becker Map Pilot   600 600
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Rear spoiler   300 300
Aluminum trim   150  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Premium Package 2,021 2,139 2,139
Climate Package 354    
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD) 1,629    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 669 669
Proximity key 387    
Xenon HID headlights 602 791  
Navigation system 1,823    
Audio Package 769    
Satellite radio 253    
Becker Map Pilot   558 558
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Rear spoiler   279 279
Aluminum trim   140  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 9,592 8,050 7,050
Options (change) 8,246 7,487 6,556
Destination 695 925 925
Total Price $38,677 $40,475 $56,475
Total Invoice $35,663 $37,707 $52,586

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $681
Model Year200720152015
ModelS40CLACLA
TrimT5CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,677$40,475$56,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-5,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,677$37,550$51,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,550
Total Invoice$35,663$37,707$52,586
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-5,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,663$34,982$47,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,599

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200720152015
ModelS40CLACLA
TrimT5CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
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  
Chronometer  $100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
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$3,000$5,925$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,725-5,005

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20072015
ModelS40CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length175.9 in182.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%

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