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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: $35,325

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $7,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,258

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,347

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Model Year2014201420142014201420112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesS40S40
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $26,085 $29,281
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450           200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 550
Cold Weather Package 950            
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500    
Sport Line       1,700      
Aluminum trim       0      
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 2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820        
Leather seating surfaces 1,320           188
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 517 517
Cold Weather Package 865            
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455    
Sport Line       1,545      
Aluminum trim       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) 9,200 7,200 7,200 7,100 5,400 6,700 4,900
Options (change) 8,370 6,550 6,550 6,455 4,910 6,298 4,606
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $42,875 $45,425 $46,725 $51,425 $56,225 $35,325 $36,925
Total Invoice $39,605 $41,970 $43,165 $47,490 $51,925 $33,258 $34,762

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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: $6,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,626
Model Year2014201420142014201420112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesS40S40
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$42,875$45,425$46,725$51,425$56,225$35,325$36,925
Adjustments for Features-780-530-1,980-1,005-2,0050-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,095$44,895$44,745$50,420$54,220$35,325$36,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$2,650$8,325$12,125$0$1,375
Total Invoice$39,605$41,970$43,165$47,490$51,925$33,258$34,762
Adjustments for Features-721-490-1,829-928-1,8520-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,884$41,480$41,336$46,562$50,073$33,258$34,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,596$2,452$7,678$11,189$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2014201420142014201420112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesS40S40
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300  
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  
Heated steering wheel$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  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$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  
Engine / Motor 
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
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
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  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
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  
Auto-dimming passenger-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
Headlight washers$50    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 $100$100
Door sill trim plates   $100 $100$100
Folding passenger seat     $150$150
Heated second row seats$200      
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$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Wood trim  $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,530$3,280$4,730$3,755$4,755$2,750$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$530$1,980$1,005$2,005$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-721-490-1,829-928-1,8520-212

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20142011
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 Weight3,411 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 320i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested210071%
Total Not Requested85029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

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
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 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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