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BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,532

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $18,363

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,842

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $16,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS40
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $26,940
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $25,359
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450   1,450  
Premium Package 2,250       2,195
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   475
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Technology Package 1,850        
Navigation system   1,900     2,120
Heated front seats     500    
Climate Package         412
Convenience Package         405
Stability control         695
Xenon HID headlights         700
Audio Package         895
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320   1,320  
Premium Package 2,050       1,887
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   408
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Technology Package 1,685        
Navigation system   1,730     1,823
Heated front seats     455    
Climate Package         354
Convenience Package         348
Stability control         597
Xenon HID headlights         602
Audio Package         769
Options (change) 6,100 3,900 1,050 1,450 7,897
Options (change) 5,555 3,550 955 1,320 6,788
Destination 895 895 895 895 695
Total Price $53,895 $57,295 $62,895 $64,345 $35,532
Total Invoice $49,780 $52,925 $58,105 $59,435 $32,842

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,308
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,193
Model Year20122012201220122006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS40
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8218hp I5
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$53,895$57,295$62,895$64,345$35,532
Adjustments for Features-4,055-3,005-2,655-3,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,840$54,290$60,240$60,440$35,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$10,400$10,600$0
Total Invoice$49,780$52,925$58,105$59,435$32,842
Adjustments for Features-3,745-2,776-2,453-3,6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,035$50,149$55,652$55,828$32,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,114$9,617$9,793$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122012201220122006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS40
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Rearview camera$200  $200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo organizer    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear    $100
Headlight washers$50$50 $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,030$4,980$4,630$5,880$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,055$3,005$2,655$3,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,745-2,776-2,453-3,6070

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122006
Model5-SeriesS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in103.9 in
Length193.1 in175.9 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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