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BMW Z4 vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $23,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $20,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelZ4Z4Z4S40S40
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $26,085 $29,281
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
CD changer, remote 600 600 600    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500 500 450 450
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 400 400
Aluminum trim 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Climate Package       900 900
Multimedia Package       2,000 2,000
Preferred Package       2,000  
Xenon HID headlights       800 800
Leather seating surfaces         200
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955    
CD changer, remote 545 545 545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 455 455 455 423 423
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 376 376
Aluminum trim 455        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 517 517
Climate Package       846 846
Multimedia Package       1,880 1,880
Preferred Package       1,880  
Xenon HID headlights       752 752
Leather seating surfaces         188
Options (change) 9,200 6,500 6,500 7,100 5,300
Options (change) 8,375 5,915 5,915 6,674 4,982
Destination 895 895 895 875 875
Total Price $58,745 $62,545 $71,595 $35,725 $37,325
Total Invoice $54,210 $57,730 $66,055 $33,634 $35,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,999
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelZ4Z4Z4S40S40
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6S7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$58,745$62,545$71,595$35,725$37,325
Adjustments for Features-4,960-5,310-7,3600-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,785$57,235$64,235$35,725$37,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$10,450$0$1,375
Total Invoice$54,210$57,730$66,055$33,634$35,138
Adjustments for Features-4,577-4,901-6,7900-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,633$52,829$59,265$33,634$34,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,196$9,632$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelZ4Z4Z4S40S40
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$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  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
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  $50  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,550$9,900$11,950$4,590$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,960$5,310$7,360$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,577-4,901-6,7900-212

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122011
ModelZ4S40
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in103.9 in
Length166.9 in176.2 in
Width70.5 in69.7 in
Height50.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

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
Sunroof900No
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 Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

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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