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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: $36,025

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112020
ModelS40S40GLA
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGLA250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $34,250
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Convenience Package     400
Garmin Map Pilot     625
Premium Package     1,800
Interior Package     1,700
Aluminum trim     150
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 670
Proximity key 423 423  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Convenience Package     372
Garmin Map Pilot     581
Premium Package     1,674
Interior Package     1,581
Aluminum trim     140
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791
Options (change) 7,400 5,600 7,725
Options (change) 6,956 5,264 7,185
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $36,025 $37,625 $42,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,656
Model Year201120112020
ModelS40S40GLA
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGLA250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5208hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$36,025$37,625$42,970
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,025$37,400$38,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201120112020
ModelS40S40GLA
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGLA250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,990$4,215$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-920

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20112020
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 Weight3,363 lb.3,296 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
14.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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 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%
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%

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