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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: $38,725

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,451

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelS40GLAGLA
TrimT5 R-DesignGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $32,850 $49,900
Base Invoice $30,409 $30,551 $46,407
Climate Package 675    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 720 720
Proximity key 450    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Xenon HID headlights 800 850  
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Convenience Package   400 400
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Interior Package   1,850 1,500
Premium Package   2,750 2,750
Aluminum trim   150  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Climate Package 634    
Navigation system 2,073    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 670 670
Proximity key 423    
Blind spot warning system 653    
Xenon HID headlights 752 791  
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Convenience Package   372 372
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Interior Package   1,721 1,395
Premium Package   2,558 2,558
Aluminum trim   140  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 5,550 8,825 7,475
Options (change) 5,217 8,209 6,952
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $38,725 $42,600 $58,300
Total Invoice $36,451 $39,685 $54,284

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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: $1,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,666
Model Year200920172017
ModelS40GLAGLA
TrimT5 R-DesignGLA250AMG 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$38,725$42,600$58,300
Adjustments for Features0-5,260-7,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,725$37,340$50,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,200
Total Invoice$36,451$39,685$54,284
Adjustments for Features0-4,900-7,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,451$34,785$47,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,274

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200920172017
ModelS40GLAGLA
TrimT5 R-DesignGLA250AMG 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 climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
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
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  
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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$3,265$8,525$11,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,260$7,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,900-7,225

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20092017
ModelS40GLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.2 in173.9 in
Width69.7 in71.0 in
Height57.2 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,274 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 R-Design

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

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