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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,502 Volvo S40 T5 | |||||
| Difference: $7,173 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,916 Volvo S40 T5 | |||||
| Difference: $6,504 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | S40 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | T5 | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $28,515 | $32,550 | $36,850 | $43,150 | $49,650 |
| Base Invoice | $26,804 | $30,125 | $34,080 | $39,880 | $45,860 |
| Climate Package | 412 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,350 | 3,200 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 |
| Navigation system | 2,205 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | ||||
| Climate Package | 354 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 688 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,021 | 2,910 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Navigation system | 1,896 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 408 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,242 | 9,200 | 7,200 | 5,400 | 5,400 |
| Options (change) | 5,367 | 8,370 | 6,550 | 4,910 | 4,910 |
| Destination | 745 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $35,502 | $42,675 | $44,975 | $49,475 | $55,975 |
| Total Invoice | $32,916 | $39,420 | $41,555 | $45,715 | $51,695 |
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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: $6,193 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,599 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | S40 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | T5 | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 227hp I5 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H |
| Transmission | T5 | M6 | M6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 8 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $35,502 | $42,675 | $44,975 | $49,475 | $55,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -980 | -1,030 | -2,180 | -2,255 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,502 | $41,695 | $43,945 | $47,295 | $53,720 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $5,600 | $12,025 |
| Total Invoice | $32,916 | $39,420 | $41,555 | $45,715 | $51,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -905 | -952 | -2,014 | -2,083 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,916 | $38,515 | $40,603 | $43,701 | $49,612 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,088 | $5,186 | $11,097 |
Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | S40 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | T5 | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DUPL Voice texting capability | $50 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,150 | $3,130 | $3,180 | $4,330 | $4,405 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $980 | $1,030 | $2,180 | $2,255 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -905 | -952 | -2,014 | -2,083 |
Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | S40 | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 175.9 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,226 lb. | 3,361 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.2 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 50.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.4 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| 205/50R17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2700 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 13% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 38% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 28% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 45% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 38% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 27% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 38% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 38% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
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