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BMW i8 vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $103,477

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $94,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
Modeli8S40S40
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,700 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $130,125 $26,085 $29,281
Giga World 2,000    
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Climate Package   900 900
Preferred Package   2,000  
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Proximity key   450 450
Blind spot warning system   700 700
Leather seating surfaces     200
Giga World 1,820    
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Climate Package   846 846
Preferred Package   1,880  
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Obstacle detection, rear   376 376
Proximity key   423 423
Blind spot warning system   658 658
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 2,000 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 1,820 7,332 5,640
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $36,425 $38,025
Total Invoice $129,147 $34,292 $35,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $98,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,032
Model Year201620112011
Modeli8S40S40
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$139,902$36,425$38,025
Adjustments for Features-5,2250-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,677$36,425$37,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$129,147$34,292$35,796
Adjustments for Features-4,8230-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,324$34,292$35,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201620112011
Modeli8S40S40
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
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
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$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
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,290$5,065$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,225$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8230-212

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20162011
Modeli8S40
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length184.9 in176.2 in
Width76.5 in69.7 in
Height50.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested105047%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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