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BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $12,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $11,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesS40S40
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $26,085 $29,281
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750        
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Luxury Design 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 550
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750 400 400
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500 500 700 700
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950   200
Sunroof         0    
Climate Package           900 900
Multimedia Package           2,000 2,000
Preferred Package           2,000  
Xenon HID headlights           800 800
Proximity key           450 450
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610        
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Luxury Design 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 517 517
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690 690 376 376
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460 460 658 658
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875   188
Sunroof         0    
Climate Package           846 846
Multimedia Package           1,880 1,880
Preferred Package           1,880  
Xenon HID headlights           752 752
Proximity key           423 423
Options (change) 7,200 7,200 7,200 5,450 2,750 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 6,625 6,625 6,625 5,015 2,530 7,332 5,640
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,945 $48,445 $49,794 $55,395 $69,245 $36,425 $38,025
Total Invoice $47,730 $45,735 $46,709 $52,215 $65,120 $34,292 $35,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,786
Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesS40S40
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT8M6T8T8M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$49,945$48,445$49,794$55,395$69,245$36,425$38,025
Adjustments for Features-2,780-1,530-2,805-2,930-2,7550-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,165$46,915$46,989$52,465$66,490$36,425$37,800
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$5,550$19,575$0$1,375
Total Invoice$47,730$45,735$46,709$52,215$65,120$34,292$35,796
Adjustments for Features-2,657-1,444-2,631-2,762-2,5910-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,073$44,291$44,078$49,453$62,529$34,292$35,584
Cost Above Minimum$995$213$0$5,375$18,451$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesS40S40
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300   
6-speed manual $150  $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0    
8 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler    $200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear     $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers     $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100    
Total Value of Features$6,105$4,855$6,130$6,255$6,080$3,325$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$1,530$2,805$2,930$2,755$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,657-1,444-2,631-2,762-2,5910-212

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20182011
Model3-SeriesS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length182.5 in176.2 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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