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

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Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,392

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $34,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,409

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $32,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelS40GL
TrimT5GL450 / GL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $62,570
Base Invoice $26,804 $58,190
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412  
Dynaudio Package 895  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Blind spot warning system 695 600
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Proximity key 450  
AWD 1,850  
Premium 2 Package   6,330
Lighting Package   985
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354  
Dynaudio Package 769  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Blind spot warning system 598 558
Navigation system 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 670
Proximity key 387  
AWD 1,739  
Premium 2 Package   5,887
Lighting Package   916
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Options (change) 10,132 10,565
Options (change) 8,860 9,826
Destination 745 875
Total Price $39,392 $74,010
Total Invoice $36,409 $68,891

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,348
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,715
Model Year20082012
ModelS40GL
TrimT5GL450 / GL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5335hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17275/55-19
Total Price$39,392$74,010
Adjustments for Features0-7,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,392$66,740
Total Invoice$36,409$68,891
Adjustments for Features0-6,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,409$62,124

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082012
ModelS40GL
TrimT5GL450 / GL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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$4,050$11,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,767

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082012
ModelS40GL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in121.1 in
Length175.9 in200.6 in
Width69.7 in76.0 in
Height57.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.683.3 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 seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested265085%
Total Not Requested45015%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested172550%
Total Not Requested174050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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