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

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Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,025

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $12,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,916

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $11,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40GLC
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $38,950
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $36,224
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Blind spot warning system 700 700 550
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Garmin Map Pilot     600
Premium Package     720
Lighting Package     1,390
Interior Package     2,500
Upholstered instrument panel     650
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Blind spot warning system 658 658 512
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 670
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Garmin Map Pilot     558
Premium Package     670
Lighting Package     1,293
Interior Package     2,325
Upholstered instrument panel     605
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Options (change) 7,400 5,600 8,610
Options (change) 6,956 5,264 8,009
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $36,025 $37,625 $48,485
Total Invoice $33,916 $35,420 $45,158

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,625
Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40GLC
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5241hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/60-18
Total Price$36,025$37,625$48,485
Adjustments for Features0-225-7,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,025$37,400$41,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,916$35,420$45,158
Adjustments for Features0-212-6,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,916$35,208$38,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40GLC
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding second row seats  $700
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Suggestive steering  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,925$11,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-6,617

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20112016
ModelS40GLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.1 in
Length176.2 in183.3 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height57.2 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt 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 recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested69039%

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