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BMW X3 vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $18,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $17,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelX3X3S40S40
TrimxDrive30iM40iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $26,085 $29,281
M Sport Design 4,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 750   400 400
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Temporary spare tire 150 150    
Aluminum trim 0 0    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700   200
Panoramic sunroof 1,200      
Climate Package     900 900
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Proximity key     450 450
M Sport Design 3,770      
Obstacle detection, rear 690   376 376
Navigation system 1,565 1,565    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 517 517
Temporary spare tire 140 140    
Aluminum trim 0 0    
Heated front seats 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565   188
Panoramic sunroof 1,105      
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) 10,650 4,600 7,100 5,300
Options (change) 9,800 4,235 6,674 4,982
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $54,095 $59,895 $35,725 $37,325
Total Invoice $50,955 $56,410 $33,634 $35,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,308
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelX3X3S40S40
TrimxDrive30iM40iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4355hp I6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT8T8T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$54,095$59,895$35,725$37,325
Adjustments for Features-7,445-7,9950-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,650$51,900$35,725$37,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,250$0$1,375
Total Invoice$50,955$56,410$33,634$35,138
Adjustments for Features-7,013-7,5300-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,942$48,880$33,634$34,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,938$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelX3X3S40S40
TrimxDrive30iM40iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,245$11,795$3,800$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,445$7,995$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,013-7,5300-212

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20182011
ModelX3S40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.8 in103.9 in
Length185.9 in176.2 in
Width74.4 in69.7 in
Height66.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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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