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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: $37,275

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $24,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,088

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $22,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelS40GL
TrimT5 R-DesignGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $54,900
Base Invoice $30,409 $51,057
Climate Package 675  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 700
Proximity key 450 1,100
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,650
AWD 1,450  
Lighting Package   900
Sunroof Package   1,500
Climate Package 634  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 651
Proximity key 423 1,023
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,534
AWD 1,363  
Lighting Package   837
Sunroof Package   1,395
Options (change) 4,100 5,850
Options (change) 3,854 5,440
Destination 825 775
Total Price $37,275 $61,525
Total Invoice $35,088 $57,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,855
Model Year20092007
ModelS40GL
TrimT5 R-DesignGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5335hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17265/60-18
Total Price$37,275$61,525
Adjustments for Features0-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,275$56,875
Total Invoice$35,088$57,272
Adjustments for Features0-4,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,088$52,943

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092007
ModelS40GL
TrimT5 R-DesignGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
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$4,850$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,329

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092007
ModelS40GL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in121.1 in
Length176.2 in200.3 in
Width69.7 in75.6 in
Height57.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.5,249 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 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.0 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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