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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: $38,342

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,933

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,358

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelS40GLAGLA
TrimT5GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $32,500 $49,580
Base Invoice $26,804 $30,225 $46,109
Premium Package 2,350 2,400 2,400
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695    
Climate Package 412    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Blind spot warning system 695 550 550
Proximity key 450    
Xenon HID headlights 800 850  
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600
Power passenger seat   400  
Interior Package   1,700  
Aluminum trim   150  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Premium Package 2,021 2,232 2,232
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457    
Climate Package 354    
Navigation system 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 670 670
Blind spot warning system 598 512 512
Proximity key 387    
Xenon HID headlights 688 791  
Garmin Map Pilot   528 528
Power passenger seat   372  
Interior Package   1,581  
Aluminum trim   140  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Leather seating surfaces     1,395
Options (change) 9,082 8,850 7,250
Options (change) 7,809 8,202 6,713
Destination 745 925 925
Total Price $38,342 $42,275 $57,755
Total Invoice $35,358 $39,352 $53,747

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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: $892
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $497
Model Year200820162016
ModelS40GLAGLA
TrimT5GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$38,342$42,275$57,755
Adjustments for Features0-4,825-7,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,342$37,450$50,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,945
Total Invoice$35,358$39,352$53,747
Adjustments for Features0-4,491-6,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,358$34,861$46,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,037

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200820162016
ModelS40GLAGLA
TrimT5GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $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  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
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$2,940$7,765$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,825$7,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,491-6,849

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20082016
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%

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