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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: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelS40S401-Series1-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $27,230 $33,160
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 350 350
Proximity key 450 450 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Premium Package     3,700 3,400
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Cold Weather Package     900 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
iPod integration     400 400
HD radio     350 350
Aluminum trim       0
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 320 320
Proximity key 423 423 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Premium Package     3,365 3,095
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Cold Weather Package     820 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
iPod integration     365 365
HD radio     315 315
Aluminum trim       0
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 10,270 8,770
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 9,340 7,975
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $40,495 $45,445
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $37,395 $41,960

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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: $4,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,782
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelS40S401-Series1-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$35,725$37,325$40,495$45,445
Adjustments for Features-120-345-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,605$36,980$40,395$45,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$5,050
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$37,395$41,960
Adjustments for Features-113-325-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,521$34,813$37,303$41,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$4,657

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelS40S401-Series1-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$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$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$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
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$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 $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$2,700$2,925$2,680$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$345$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-113-325-920

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,364 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
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 mirror150Yes
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 Requested213063%
Total Not Requested125037%
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 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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