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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: $38,030

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,798

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelS402-Series2-Series
TrimT5 R-Design230iM240i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,350 $33,150 $44,450
Base Invoice $30,409 $31,510 $42,020
Climate Package 675    
Xenon HID headlights 800 900  
Navigation system 2,205 1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 700 700
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,450 1,450
Proximity key 450    
Premium Package   2,950  
Heated front seats   500 500
Sunroof     0
Wood trim     0
Climate Package 634    
Xenon HID headlights 752 830  
Navigation system 2,073 1,795 1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 645 645
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,335 1,335
Proximity key 423    
Premium Package   2,715  
Heated front seats   460 460
Sunroof     0
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 4,855 8,450 4,600
Options (change) 4,564 7,780 4,235
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $38,030 $42,595 $50,045
Total Invoice $35,798 $40,285 $47,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,071
Model Year200920172017
ModelS402-Series2-Series
TrimT5 R-Design230iM240i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5248hp I4335hp 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$38,030$42,595$50,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,555-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,030$40,040$46,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,725
Total Invoice$35,798$40,285$47,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,416-3,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,798$37,869$44,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,284

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year200920172017
ModelS402-Series2-Series
TrimT5 R-Design230iM240i
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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  
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$2,900$5,455$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,416-3,097

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,274 lb.3,374 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 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested188059%
Total Not Requested132541%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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