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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: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,301

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelS401-Series1-Series
TrimT5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,150 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $29,281 $27,295 $33,640
Climate Package 900    
Preferred Package 1,250    
Xenon HID headlights 800 900  
Navigation system 1,800 2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Premium Package   2,650 1,950
Cold Weather Package   900 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Proximity key   500 500
Aluminum trim     0
Climate Package 846    
Preferred Package 1,175    
Xenon HID headlights 752 820  
Navigation system 1,692 1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Premium Package   2,410 1,775
Cold Weather Package   820 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Proximity key   455 455
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 5,500 7,950 6,050
Options (change) 5,170 7,235 5,505
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $37,500 $38,275 $43,275
Total Invoice $35,301 $35,405 $40,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $155
Model Year201020112011
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, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$37,500$38,275$43,275
Adjustments for Features0-280-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$37,995$43,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,200
Total Invoice$35,301$35,405$40,020
Adjustments for Features0-259-74
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,301$35,146$39,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201020112011
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 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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 
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$2,550$2,830$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280$80
Value of Feature Adjustments0-259-74

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20102011
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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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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
Wood trim300No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 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 Requested198057%
Total Not Requested147543%
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?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 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 Requested108048%
Total Not Requested117552%
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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