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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: $37,647

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,778

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,760

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelS401-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,515 $29,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $26,804 $27,000 $33,345
Climate Package 412    
Premium Package 2,350 4,100 3,400
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695    
Navigation system 2,205 2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights 800 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550
Proximity key 450 500 500
Cold Weather Package   900 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Aluminum trim     0
Climate Package 354    
Premium Package 2,021 3,730 3,095
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457    
Navigation system 1,896 1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights 688 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500
Proximity key 387 455 455
Cold Weather Package   820 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 8,387 9,400 7,500
Options (change) 7,211 8,555 6,825
Destination 745 875 875
Total Price $37,647 $39,425 $44,425
Total Invoice $34,760 $36,430 $41,045

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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: $1,498
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,411
Model Year200820102010
ModelS401-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$37,647$39,425$44,425
Adjustments for Features0-280-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,647$39,145$44,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,200
Total Invoice$34,760$36,430$41,045
Adjustments for Features0-259-74
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,760$36,171$40,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200820102010
ModelS401-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,200$2,480$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280$80
Value of Feature Adjustments0-259-74

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082010
ModelS401-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length175.9 in171.7 in
Width69.7 in68.8 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,253 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
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested303071%
Total Not Requested125029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested213069%
Total Not Requested95031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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