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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: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $7,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesS40S40
Trim328i335i335dM3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150 $26,085 $29,281
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100      
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   450 450
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 380 400 400
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 500    
HD radio 350 350 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550
iPod integration   400 400 400    
Technology Package       3,250    
Leather seating surfaces       950   200
Sunroof       1,050    
Rear spoiler       0    
Climate Package         900 900
Multimedia Package         2,000 2,000
Preferred Package         2,000  
Xenon HID headlights         800 800
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910      
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   423 423
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 345 376 376
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 455    
HD radio 315 315 315 315    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 517 517
iPod integration   365 365 365    
Technology Package       2,960    
Leather seating surfaces       865   188
Sunroof       955    
Rear spoiler       0    
Climate Package         846 846
Multimedia Package         1,880 1,880
Preferred Package         1,880  
Xenon HID headlights         752 752
Options (change) 9,300 8,800 8,800 8,780 7,100 5,300
Options (change) 8,460 8,005 8,005 7,990 6,674 4,982
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0 0
Total Price $43,325 $50,275 $52,725 $66,355 $35,725 $37,325
Total Invoice $40,015 $46,410 $48,595 $61,315 $33,634 $35,138

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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: $7,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,386
Model Year201020102010201020112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesS40S40
Trim328i335i335dM3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$43,325$50,275$52,725$66,355$35,725$37,325
Adjustments for Features00-950-375-5-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,325$50,275$51,775$65,980$35,720$37,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,950$8,450$22,655$0$1,375
Total Invoice$40,015$46,410$48,595$61,315$33,634$35,138
Adjustments for Features00-876-347-5-217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,015$46,410$47,719$60,968$33,629$34,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,395$7,704$20,953$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201020102010201020112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesS40S40
Trim328i335i335dM3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Temporary spare tire    $150$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 
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler   $200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
USB port    $25$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$25
Compass$0$0$0  $0
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$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 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Floor mats    $75$75
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  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
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$2,795$2,795$3,745$3,170$2,800$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$950$375$5$230
Value of Feature Adjustments00-876-347-5-217

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20102011
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.3,364 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested80028%
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?
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
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

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
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

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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