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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,677

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,548

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,663

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelS401-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,390 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $26,722 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Climate Package 412      
Premium Package 2,350 3,600 2,400 2,400
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD) 1,895      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 700 900    
Navigation system 2,120      
Audio Package 895      
Proximity key 450      
Satellite radio 295      
Technology Package   2,350 2,350 2,350
Cold Weather Package   700    
Aluminum trim     0  
Heated front seats     500 500
Climate Package 354      
Premium Package 2,021 3,275 2,185 2,185
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD) 1,629      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights 602 820    
Navigation system 1,823      
Audio Package 769      
Proximity key 387      
Satellite radio 253      
Technology Package   2,140 2,140 2,140
Cold Weather Package   635    
Aluminum trim     0  
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 9,592 8,100 5,800 5,800
Options (change) 8,246 7,370 5,280 5,280
Destination 695 925 925 925
Total Price $38,677 $40,225 $46,025 $49,975
Total Invoice $35,663 $37,180 $42,540 $46,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,943
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,881
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelS401-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine218hp I5230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$38,677$40,225$46,025$49,975
Adjustments for Features-3950-200-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,282$40,225$45,825$49,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,600$9,250
Total Invoice$35,663$37,180$42,540$46,175
Adjustments for Features-3640-185-462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,299$37,180$42,355$45,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,175$8,533

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2007201320132013
ModelS401-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
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   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,180$2,380$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$0$200$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3640-185-462

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20072013
ModelS401-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length175.9 in172.2 in
Width69.7 in68.8 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested80089%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested328078%
Total Not Requested90022%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested148071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested148071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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