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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: $38,725

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,451

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $2,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelS40CLACLA
TrimT5 R-DesignCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $30,409 $29,807 $46,035
Climate Package 675    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 720 720
Proximity key 450    
Blind spot warning system 695 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 800 850  
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Rear spoiler   300 300
Sport suspension (upgrade)   100  
Aluminum trim   150  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Climate Package 634    
Navigation system 2,073    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 669 669
Proximity key 423    
Blind spot warning system 653 512 512
Xenon HID headlights 752 791  
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Garmin Map Pilot   558 558
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Rear spoiler   279 279
Sport suspension (upgrade)   93  
Aluminum trim   140  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 5,550 8,800 7,700
Options (change) 5,217 8,185 7,161
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $38,725 $41,775 $58,125
Total Invoice $36,451 $38,917 $54,121

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $160
Model Year200920162016
ModelS40CLACLA
TrimT5 R-DesignCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,725$41,775$58,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,725$39,300$52,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,025
Total Invoice$36,451$38,917$54,121
Adjustments for Features0-2,306-5,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,451$36,611$48,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,110

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200920162016
ModelS40CLACLA
TrimT5 R-DesignCLA250AMG CLA45
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
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  
Chronometer  $100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,350$5,825$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,306-5,400

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092016
ModelS40CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.2 in182.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,274 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 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80051%
Total Not Requested77549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

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
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80051%
Total Not Requested77549%

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