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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: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
Modeli3S40
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $32,350
Base Invoice $39,690 $30,409
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 525
Climate Package   675
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   2,205
AWD   1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 494
Climate Package   634
Xenon HID headlights   752
Navigation system   2,073
AWD   1,363
Options (change) 550 5,655
Options (change) 500 5,316
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $36,445 $38,830
Total Invoice $33,685 $36,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $662
Model Year20162009
Modeli3S40
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E227hp I5
TransmissionA1T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/50-17
Total Price$36,445$38,830
Adjustments for Features0-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$36,490
Total Invoice$33,685$36,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$34,347

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20162009
Modeli3S40
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
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
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,025$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,203

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20162009
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 Weight2,634 lb.3,495 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft312.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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