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

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Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $14,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $12,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelS40S40GLK
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $37,900
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $35,247
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Proximity key 450 450 650
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 970
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Becker Map Pilot     800
Lighting Package     1,290
Leather Package     1,850
Premium 1 Package     3,450
Lane departure warning     850
Aluminum trim     0
Rear spoiler     410
Heated front seats     750
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 670
Proximity key 423 423 605
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 902
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Becker Map Pilot     744
Lighting Package     1,200
Leather Package     1,721
Premium 1 Package     3,209
Lane departure warning     791
Aluminum trim     0
Rear spoiler     381
Heated front seats     698
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 11,740
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 10,921
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $50,565
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $47,093

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,861
Model Year201120112015
ModelS40S40GLK
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5302hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/50-19
Total Price$36,425$38,025$50,565
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$46,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$47,093
Adjustments for Features0-212-3,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$43,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year201120112015
ModelS40S40GLK
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor  $50
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
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
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,500$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-3,940

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20112015
ModelS40GLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in108.5 in
Length176.2 in178.3 in
Width69.7 in74.3 in
Height57.2 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55023%
Total Not Requested185077%

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