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BMW i3 vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
Modeli3S40S40
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $42,020 $26,085 $29,281
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550 550
Sunroof 1,000    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Proximity key   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 517 517
Sunroof 920    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Obstacle detection, rear   376 376
Proximity key   423 423
Options (change) 1,700 7,100 5,100
Options (change) 1,565 6,674 4,794
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $35,725 $37,125
Total Invoice $37,080 $33,634 $34,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,237
Model Year201720112011
Modeli3S40S40
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionA1T5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$39,645$35,725$37,125
Adjustments for Features0-840-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$34,885$36,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$37,080$33,634$34,950
Adjustments for Features0-791-579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,080$32,843$34,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,528

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201720112011
Modeli3S40S40
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,975$5,815$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$840$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-791-579

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20172011
Modeli3S40
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length157.4 in176.2 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height62.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		2.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Volvo S40 specs.

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 surfaces900No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested135060%

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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