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BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
Model1-Series1-SeriesS40S40
Trim128i135iT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $26,085 $29,281
Cold Weather Package 750 600    
Premium Package 3,700 3,400    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Xenon HID headlights 800   800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
HD radio 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 400 400
Proximity key 500 500 450 450
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Aluminum trim   0    
Climate Package     900 900
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Leather seating surfaces       200
Cold Weather Package 685 545    
Premium Package 3,365 3,095    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Xenon HID headlights 730   752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 517 517
HD radio 315 315    
iPod integration 365 365    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 376 376
Proximity key 455 455 423 423
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Aluminum trim   0    
Climate Package     846 846
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Preferred Package     1,880  
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 10,095 8,845 7,100 5,300
Options (change) 9,185 8,045 6,674 4,982
Destination 825 825 875 875
Total Price $39,520 $44,570 $35,725 $37,325
Total Invoice $36,500 $41,160 $33,634 $35,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,993
Model Year2008200820112011
Model1-Series1-SeriesS40S40
Trim128i135iT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$39,520$44,570$35,725$37,325
Adjustments for Features00-135-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,520$44,570$35,590$36,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$0$1,375
Total Invoice$36,500$41,160$33,634$35,138
Adjustments for Features00-127-339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,500$41,160$33,507$34,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,660$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2008200820112011
Model1-Series1-SeriesS40S40
Trim128i135iT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,565$2,565$2,700$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$135$360
Value of Feature Adjustments00-127-339

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See a complete comparison of BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082011
Model1-SeriesS40
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in103.9 in
Length171.7 in176.2 in
Width68.8 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested213063%
Total Not Requested125037%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested213069%
Total Not Requested95031%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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