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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: $37,500

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,301

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelS401-Series1-Series
TrimT5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,150 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $29,281 $26,490 $32,290
Preferred Package 1,250    
Climate Package 900    
Navigation system 1,800 2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Cold Weather Package   750 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Proximity key   500 500
iPod integration   400 400
HD radio   350 350
Aluminum trim     0
Preferred Package 1,175    
Climate Package 846    
Navigation system 1,692 1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights 752 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Cold Weather Package   685 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Proximity key   455 455
iPod integration   365 365
HD radio   315 315
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 5,500 9,745 8,495
Options (change) 5,170 8,865 7,725
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $37,500 $39,170 $44,220
Total Invoice $35,301 $36,180 $40,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $842
Model Year201020082008
ModelS401-Series1-Series
TrimT5 R-Design128i135i
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$37,500$39,170$44,220
Adjustments for Features0-40-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$39,130$44,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,050
Total Invoice$35,301$36,180$40,840
Adjustments for Features0-37-37
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,301$36,143$40,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,660

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201020082008
ModelS401-Series1-Series
TrimT5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
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$2,650$2,690$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40$40
Value of Feature Adjustments0-37-37

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20102008
ModelS401-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length176.2 in171.7 in
Width69.7 in68.8 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,274 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 Volume14.3 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
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 Requested198059%
Total Not Requested140041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
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 Requested198064%
Total Not Requested110036%
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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