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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $10,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $10,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelS40S402-Series2-Series2-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design230iM240iM2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $34,800 $45,300 $53,500
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $33,045 $42,810 $50,435
Climate Package 900 900      
Preferred Package 2,000        
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 800 800  
Proximity key 450 450      
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,450 1,450  
M Sport Design     3,800    
Aluminum trim     0    
Steering-linked headlights     800 800  
Premium Tier     2,250 2,250  
Sunroof     900 0 1,050
Wood trim       0  
Climate Package 846 846      
Preferred Package 1,880        
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 505 505 505
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 735 735  
Proximity key 423 423      
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,335 1,335  
M Sport Design     3,495    
Aluminum trim     0    
Steering-linked headlights     735 735  
Premium Tier     2,070 2,070  
Sunroof     830 0 965
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 10,550 5,850 1,600
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 9,705 5,380 1,470
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $46,345 $52,145 $56,095
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $43,745 $49,185 $52,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,590
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelS40S402-Series2-Series2-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design230iM240iM2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5248hp I4335hp I6365hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 6?, 6360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$35,725$37,325$46,345$52,145$56,095
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,730-4,280-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$42,615$47,865$54,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$5,250$11,625
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$43,745$49,185$52,900
Adjustments for Features0-212-3,521-4,037-1,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$40,224$45,148$51,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$4,924$10,927

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelS40S402-Series2-Series2-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design230iM240iM2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Text dictation    $50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Voice recorder    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,825$4,050$7,555$8,105$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,730$4,280$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-3,521-4,037-1,749

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelS402-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in105.9 in
Length176.2 in174.7 in
Width69.7 in69.8 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested93036%
Total Not Requested165064%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested61543%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested61543%

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