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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: $39,480

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $30,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $27,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelS40GL
TrimT5 R-DesignGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $55,900
Base Invoice $30,409 $51,987
Climate Package 675  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 710
Proximity key 450 1,110
Leather seating surfaces 200 2,100
Navigation system 2,205  
AWD 1,450  
Premium II Package   8,600
iPod integration   375
Climate Package 634  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 660
Proximity key 423 1,032
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,953
Navigation system 2,073  
AWD 1,363  
Premium II Package   7,998
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 6,305 12,895
Options (change) 5,927 11,992
Destination 825 875
Total Price $39,480 $69,670
Total Invoice $37,161 $64,854

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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: $21,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,971
Model Year20092008
ModelS40GL
TrimT5 R-DesignGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5335hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17265/60-18
Total Price$39,480$69,670
Adjustments for Features0-8,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,480$61,375
Total Invoice$37,161$64,854
Adjustments for Features0-7,722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,161$57,132

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092008
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
Power liftgate $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 area partition net $40
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 with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$4,700$12,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,722

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092008
ModelS40GL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in121.1 in
Length176.2 in200.6 in
Width69.7 in76.0 in
Height57.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.5,280 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 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
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested285050%
Total Not Requested284050%

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