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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: $38,030

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,798

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesS40
Trim328i335i335dM3T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400 $32,350
Base Invoice $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150 $30,409
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100   2,205
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,000  
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500 500   450
HD radio 350 350 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 525
iPod integration   400 400 400  
Technology Package       3,250  
Sunroof       1,050  
Leather seating surfaces       950 200
Rear spoiler       0  
Climate Package         675
Xenon HID headlights         800
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910   2,073
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,045 1,045 910  
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Proximity key 455 455 455   423
HD radio 315 315 315 315  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 494
iPod integration   365 365 365  
Technology Package       2,960  
Sunroof       955  
Leather seating surfaces       865 188
Rear spoiler       0  
Climate Package         634
Xenon HID headlights         752
Options (change) 8,550 8,050 8,050 7,900 4,855
Options (change) 7,775 7,320 7,320 7,190 4,564
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0
Total Price $42,575 $49,525 $51,975 $65,475 $38,030
Total Invoice $39,330 $45,725 $47,910 $60,515 $35,798

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,005
Model Year20102010201020102009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesS40
Trim328i335i335dM3T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$42,575$49,525$51,975$65,475$38,030
Adjustments for Features-570-570-1,520-7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,005$48,955$50,455$64,680$38,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,950$8,450$22,675$0
Total Invoice$39,330$45,725$47,910$60,515$35,798
Adjustments for Features-527-526-1,401-7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,803$45,199$46,509$59,780$35,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,396$7,706$20,977$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20102010201020102009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesS40
Trim328i335i335dM3T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
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$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,420$3,420$4,370$3,645$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$570$1,520$795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-527-526-1,401-7350

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20102009
Model3-SeriesS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length178.2 in176.2 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height55.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,274 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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