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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: $3,778

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,358

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelS40GLAGLA
TrimT5GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $26,804 $31,062 $47,058
Premium Package 2,350 1,800 1,800
Climate Package 412    
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Proximity key 450    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Convenience Package   400 400
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Interior Package   1,700  
Aluminum trim   150  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,700
Premium Package 2,021 1,674 1,674
Climate Package 354    
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457    
Navigation system 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 670 670
Proximity key 387    
Blind spot warning system 598    
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Convenience Package   372 372
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Interior Package   1,581  
Aluminum trim   140  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,581
Options (change) 9,082 7,725 6,725
Options (change) 7,809 7,185 6,254
Destination 745 995 995
Total Price $38,342 $42,120 $58,320
Total Invoice $35,358 $39,242 $54,307

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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: $1,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $993
Model Year200820182018
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, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$38,342$42,120$58,320
Adjustments for Features0-5,235-7,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,342$36,885$50,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,700
Total Invoice$35,358$39,242$54,307
Adjustments for Features0-4,877-7,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,358$34,365$47,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,739

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200820182018
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$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
Rearview camera $200$200
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
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
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, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts  $0
Folding passenger seat$150  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length 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
Upholstered instrument panel $300$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$3,440$8,675$11,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,235$7,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,877-7,203

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20082018
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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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