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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: $37,647

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,598

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,760

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelS402-Series2-Series
TrimT5228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,515 $32,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $26,804 $30,210 $40,330
Climate Package 412    
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695    
Premium Package 2,350 4,050 2,150
Xenon HID headlights 800 900  
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550
Proximity key 450    
Technology Package   2,150 2,150
Heated front seats   500 500
Sunroof     0
Wood trim     0
Climate Package 354    
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457    
Premium Package 2,021 3,685 1,955
Xenon HID headlights 688 820  
Navigation system 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500
Proximity key 387    
Technology Package   1,955 1,955
Heated front seats   455 455
Sunroof     0
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 8,387 8,150 5,350
Options (change) 7,211 7,415 4,865
Destination 745 995 995
Total Price $37,647 $41,245 $49,445
Total Invoice $34,760 $38,620 $46,190

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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: $1,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,842
Model Year200820152015
ModelS402-Series2-Series
TrimT5228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,647$41,245$49,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,155-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,647$39,090$46,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,175
Total Invoice$34,760$38,620$46,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,018-2,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,760$36,602$43,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,617

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year200820152015
ModelS402-Series2-Series
TrimT5228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$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
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,550$4,705$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,018-2,971

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20082015
ModelS402-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in105.9 in
Length175.9 in174.7 in
Width69.7 in69.8 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,301 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 Volume12.6 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested318077%
Total Not Requested92523%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested148066%
Total Not Requested77534%

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