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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: $38,195

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,954

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $2,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelS40CLACLA
TrimT5 R-DesignCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $29,281 $30,132 $46,454
Preferred Package 1,250    
Climate Package 900    
Navigation system 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Blind spot warning system 695    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Interior Package   1,650  
Premium Package   2,350 2,350
Aluminum trim   150  
Rear spoiler   300  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Preferred Package 1,175    
Climate Package 846    
Navigation system 1,692    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 669 669
Blind spot warning system 653    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Interior Package   1,535  
Premium Package   2,186 2,186
Aluminum trim   140  
Rear spoiler   273  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 6,195 8,125 6,825
Options (change) 5,823 7,551 6,347
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $38,195 $41,450 $57,700
Total Invoice $35,954 $38,608 $53,726

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $196
Model Year201020172017
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$38,195$41,450$57,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,060-5,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,195$38,390$52,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,625
Total Invoice$35,954$38,608$53,726
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-5,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,954$35,758$48,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,675

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201020172017
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
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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
Rearview camera $200$200
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
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
SD Card slot $25$25
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 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts  $0
Folding passenger seat$150  
Interior trim, special color  $0
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$150
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
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$3,965$7,025$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,060$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,850-5,293

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20102017
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 Volume14.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
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
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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