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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: $7,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,798

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $7,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelS402-Series2-Series2-Series
TrimT5 R-Design230iM240iM2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,350 $34,800 $45,300 $53,500
Base Invoice $30,409 $33,045 $42,810 $50,435
Climate Package 675      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Navigation system 2,205      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,450 1,450  
Proximity key 450      
M Sport Design   3,800    
Steering-linked headlights   800 800  
Premium Tier   2,250 2,250  
Sunroof   900 0 1,050
Wood trim     0  
Climate Package 634      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Navigation system 2,073      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 505 505 505
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,335 1,335  
Proximity key 423      
M Sport Design   3,495    
Steering-linked headlights   735 735  
Premium Tier   2,070 2,070  
Sunroof   830 0 965
Wood trim     0  
Options (change) 4,855 9,750 5,050 1,600
Options (change) 4,564 8,970 4,645 1,470
Destination 825 995 995 995
Total Price $38,030 $45,545 $51,345 $56,095
Total Invoice $35,798 $43,010 $48,450 $52,900

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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: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,619
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelS402-Series2-Series2-Series
TrimT5 R-Design230iM240iM2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5248hp I4335hp I6365hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6?, 6360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$38,030$45,545$51,345$56,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,805-4,155-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,030$41,740$47,190$53,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,450$11,725
Total Invoice$35,798$43,010$48,450$52,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,593-3,921-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,798$39,417$44,529$50,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,112$11,003

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelS402-Series2-Series2-Series
TrimT5 R-Design230iM240iM2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
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
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
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   
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   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation   $50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$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   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$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 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Carbon fiber trim   $200
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$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$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$3,350$7,155$7,505$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,805$4,155$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,593-3,921-2,480

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20092018
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.3,412 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 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

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300No
225/40VR18 tires400No
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
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
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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested61543%

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