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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: $38,677

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,693

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,663

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201620162016201620162016
ModelS403-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,390 $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $26,722 $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
Climate Package 412            
Premium Package 2,350 3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD) 1,895            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550 550 550 550
Navigation system 2,120 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Audio Package 895            
Proximity key 450            
Xenon HID headlights 700            
Satellite radio 295            
LED headlights   700          
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Aluminum trim   500 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats   475          
Luxury Package     0     0  
Executive Package             3,500
Sunroof             0
Climate Package 354            
Premium Package 2,021 2,820 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD) 1,629            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500 500 500 500 500
Navigation system 1,823 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Audio Package 769            
Proximity key 387            
Xenon HID headlights 602            
Satellite radio 253            
LED headlights   635          
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 0
Aluminum trim   455 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats   430          
Luxury Package     0     0  
Executive Package             3,185
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 9,592 9,225 6,900 6,900 6,900 4,450 4,050
Options (change) 8,246 8,390 6,280 6,280 6,280 4,050 3,685
Destination 695 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $38,677 $43,370 $46,245 $47,745 $47,594 $51,245 $68,545
Total Invoice $35,663 $40,565 $43,235 $44,615 $44,159 $47,860 $63,780

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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: $3,663
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,939
Model Year2007201620162016201620162016
ModelS403-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT5M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$38,677$43,370$46,245$47,745$47,594$51,245$68,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,030-2,480-2,555-2,580-1,330-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,677$42,340$43,765$45,190$45,014$49,915$65,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425$2,850$2,674$7,575$23,150
Total Invoice$35,663$40,565$43,235$44,615$44,159$47,860$63,780
Adjustments for Features0-963-2,319-2,388-2,394-1,242-2,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,663$39,602$40,916$42,227$41,765$46,618$60,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,314$2,625$2,163$7,016$21,335

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2007201620162016201620162016
ModelS403-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
6-speed manual $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rearview camera      $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 $0
Body kit$0      
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Cornering lights      $50
Fog light, rear$100      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50     $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Xenon HID headlights$500     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150      
Heated second row seats      $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,025$4,055$5,505$5,580$5,605$4,355$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030$2,480$2,555$2,580$1,330$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-963-2,319-2,388-2,394-1,242-2,843

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072016
ModelS403-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length175.9 in182.5 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%
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 3-Series 328i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
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 3-Series 328d

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45054%
Total Not Requested-45046%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested504%
Total Not Requested125096%

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