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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: $9,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $8,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesS40S40
Trim328i335iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $26,085 $29,281
Premium Package 3,600      
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 400 400
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450   200
Climate Package     900 900
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Proximity key     450 450
Premium Package 3,275      
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 517 517
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 376 376
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Leather seating surfaces   1,320   188
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) 9,675 6,625 7,100 5,300
Options (change) 8,805 6,030 6,674 4,982
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $45,470 $49,920 $35,725 $37,325
Total Invoice $41,990 $46,115 $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: $9,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,028
Model Year2012201220112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesS40S40
Trim328i335iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$45,470$49,920$35,725$37,325
Adjustments for Features-355-50-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,115$49,915$35,725$37,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$0$1,375
Total Invoice$41,990$46,115$33,634$35,138
Adjustments for Features-328-50-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,662$46,110$33,634$34,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,448$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2012201220112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesS40S40
Trim328i335iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0  $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,330$2,980$2,975$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$355$5$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-328-50-212

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,407 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested310082%
Total Not Requested70018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested46543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested46543%

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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, 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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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