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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,532

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,238

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,842

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelS403-Series3-Series
TrimT5325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $25,359 $28,300 $33,485
Premium Package 2,195 2,900 2,200
Climate Package 412    
Convenience Package 405    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Stability control 695    
Navigation system 2,120 2,000 2,000
Audio Package 895    
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Cold Weather Package   1,000 1,000
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Aluminum trim   0 0
Premium Package 1,887 2,640 2,000
Climate Package 354    
Convenience Package 348    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 430 430
Stability control 597    
Navigation system 1,823 1,820 1,820
Audio Package 769    
Xenon HID headlights 602    
Cold Weather Package   910 910
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Aluminum trim   0 0
Options (change) 7,897 7,175 5,675
Options (change) 6,788 6,530 5,160
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $35,532 $38,770 $42,970
Total Invoice $32,842 $35,525 $39,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,483
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,991
Model Year200620062006
ModelS403-Series3-Series
TrimT5325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$35,532$38,770$42,970
Adjustments for Features0-755-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,532$38,015$41,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$32,842$35,525$39,340
Adjustments for Features0-692-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,842$34,833$38,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,587

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620062006
ModelS403-Series3-Series
TrimT5325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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  
Fog light, rear$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Total Value of Features$1,350$2,105$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$755$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-692-920

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelS403-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length175.9 in178.2 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested80028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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