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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: $38,642

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $27,283

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,617

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $25,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
Model3-SeriesS40
TrimM3T5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,400 $28,515
Base Invoice $51,150 $26,804
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Technology Package 3,250  
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Leather seating surfaces 950  
Sunroof 1,050  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium Package   2,350
Climate Package   412
Dynamic Trim Package   1,340
Navigation system   2,205
Xenon HID headlights   800
Proximity key   450
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,350
Cold Weather Package 910  
Technology Package 2,960  
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 408
Leather seating surfaces 865  
Sunroof 955  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium Package   2,021
Climate Package   354
Dynamic Trim Package   1,153
Navigation system   1,896
Xenon HID headlights   688
Proximity key   387
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,161
Options (change) 8,350 9,382
Options (change) 7,600 8,068
Destination 875 745
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $65,925 $38,642
Total Invoice $60,925 $35,617

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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: $27,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,290
Model Year20102008
Model3-SeriesS40
TrimM3T5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$65,925$38,642
Adjustments for Features-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,905$38,642
Total Invoice$60,925$35,617
Adjustments for Features-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,907$35,617

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20102008
Model3-SeriesS40
TrimM3T5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,170$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-180

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20102008
Model3-SeriesS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length178.2 in175.9 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height55.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested87552%
Total Not Requested81548%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested260084%
Total Not Requested50016%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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