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

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Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,337

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $86,938

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,215

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $81,286

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelS40GLS
TrimT5AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $124,100
Base Invoice $26,804 $115,413
Premium Package 2,350  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,340  
Climate Package 412  
Navigation system 2,205  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 450  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350  
285/40ZR22   1,250
Premium Package 2,021  
Blind spot warning system 598  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,153  
Climate Package 354  
Navigation system 1,896  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Proximity key 387  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161  
285/40ZR22   1,163
Options (change) 10,077 1,250
Options (change) 8,666 1,163
Destination 745 925
Total Price $39,337 $126,275
Total Invoice $36,215 $117,501

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,928
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,597
Model Year20082017
ModelS40GLS
TrimT5AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5550hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17285/40-22
Total Price$39,337$126,275
Adjustments for Features0-19,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,337$107,265
Total Invoice$36,215$117,501
Adjustments for Features0-17,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,215$99,812

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20082017
ModelS40GLS
TrimT5AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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
Power release, second row seats $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,200$24,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$19,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-17,689

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20082017
ModelS40GLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in121.1 in
Length175.9 in202.0 in
Width69.7 in76.1 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.649.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.693.8 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%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63

285/40ZR22 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
285/40ZR22 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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