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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: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $33,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $31,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40GL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $51,987
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710
Proximity key 450 450 1,110
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces   200 2,100
Premium II Package     8,600
iPod integration     375
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 660
Proximity key 423 423 1,032
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,953
Premium II Package     7,998
iPod integration     349
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 12,895
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 11,992
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $69,670
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $64,854

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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: $24,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,637
Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40GL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5335hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17265/60-18
Total Price$35,725$37,325$69,670
Adjustments for Features0-225-9,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$60,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$64,854
Adjustments for Features0-212-8,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$56,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40GL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$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$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger 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
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$2,900$3,125$12,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$9,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-8,583

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,363 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
14.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested220098%
Total Not Requested502%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested335059%
Total Not Requested234041%

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