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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: $3,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,301

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $2,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelS401-Series1-Series
TrimT5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,150 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $29,281 $28,885 $36,335
Climate Package 900    
Preferred Package 1,250    
Xenon HID headlights 800 900  
Navigation system 1,800 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 200   1,450
Cold Weather Package   700  
Premium Package   3,400  
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     500
Climate Package 846    
Preferred Package 1,175    
Xenon HID headlights 752 820  
Navigation system 1,692 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 188   1,320
Cold Weather Package   635  
Premium Package   3,095  
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 5,500 8,550 5,500
Options (change) 5,170 7,780 5,005
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $37,500 $40,645 $45,695
Total Invoice $35,301 $37,560 $42,235

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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: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,644
Model Year201020122012
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$40,645$45,695
Adjustments for Features-1,175-7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,325$39,865$45,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,830
Total Invoice$35,301$37,560$42,235
Adjustments for Features-1,106-7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,195$36,839$42,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,396

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201020122012
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
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 cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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  
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$2,900$2,505$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,106-7210

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20102012
ModelS401-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length176.2 in172.2 in
Width69.7 in68.8 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,274 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 Volume14.3 ft310.0 ft3

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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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested278070%
Total Not Requested120030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

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