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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: $36,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $33,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelS40S40GL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $60,950
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $56,684
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 790
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,900
Premium 2 Package     5,950
Lighting Package     970
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 670
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 735
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,767
Premium 2 Package     5,534
Lighting Package     902
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 10,330
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 9,608
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $72,155
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $67,167

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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: $27,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,253
Model Year201120112010
ModelS40S40GL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5335hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17275/55-19
Total Price$35,725$37,325$72,155
Adjustments for Features0-225-8,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$63,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$67,167
Adjustments for Features0-212-8,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$58,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201120112010
ModelS40S40GL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGL450 / GL350
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 
AC power outlet  $100
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
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 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  $100
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
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$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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
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$2,350$2,575$11,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-8,280

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112010
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.5,346 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
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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested220098%
Total Not Requested502%
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 information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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 information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested139043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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