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

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Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,557

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,468

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,583

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,676

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelS40GLAGLA
TrimT5GLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,940 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $25,359 $29,109 $44,919
Premium Package 2,195 2,300 2,300
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025    
Climate Package 412    
Convenience Package 405    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Stability control 695    
Xenon HID headlights 700 850  
Navigation system 2,120    
Audio Package 895    
Becker Map Pilot   600 600
Interior Package   1,700 1,500
Aluminum trim   150  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Premium Package 1,887 2,139 2,139
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741    
Climate Package 354    
Convenience Package 348    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 670 670
Stability control 597    
Xenon HID headlights 602 791  
Navigation system 1,823    
Audio Package 769    
Becker Map Pilot   528 528
Interior Package   1,581 1,395
Aluminum trim   140  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 9,922 7,800 6,600
Options (change) 8,529 7,225 6,108
Destination 695 925 925
Total Price $37,557 $40,025 $55,825
Total Invoice $34,583 $37,259 $51,952

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,537
Model Year200620152015
ModelS40GLAGLA
TrimT5GLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine218hp I5208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$37,557$40,025$55,825
Adjustments for Features0-5,600-7,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,557$34,425$47,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,475
Total Invoice$34,583$37,259$51,952
Adjustments for Features0-5,213-7,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,583$32,046$44,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,531

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200620152015
ModelS40GLAGLA
TrimT5GLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Chronometer  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,150$7,750$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,600$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,213-7,375

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20062015
ModelS40GLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length175.9 in173.9 in
Width69.7 in71.0 in
Height57.2 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.643.6 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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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