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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: $38,030 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design | |||||||
| Difference: $5,290 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,798 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design | |||||||
| Difference: $5,132 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | S40 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | T5 R-Design | 320i | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,350 | $33,450 | $40,250 | $38,750 | $44,100 | $47,900 | $64,000 |
| Base Invoice | $30,409 | $31,790 | $38,115 | $36,720 | $41,695 | $45,225 | $60,200 |
| Climate Package | 675 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 2,205 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 525 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 200 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 950 |
| Proximity key | 450 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 3,100 | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,450 | |||
| LED headlights | 700 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | ||||||
| Luxury Package | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Climate Package | 634 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 752 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 2,073 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 494 | 645 | 645 | 645 | 645 | 645 | 645 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 188 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 875 |
| Proximity key | 423 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,850 | 2,255 | 2,255 | 2,255 | |||
| LED headlights | 645 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 435 | ||||||
| Luxury Package | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 4,855 | 8,875 | 7,050 | 7,050 | 7,050 | 4,600 | 1,650 |
| Options (change) | 4,564 | 8,145 | 6,470 | 6,470 | 6,470 | 4,215 | 1,520 |
| Destination | 825 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,001 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $38,030 | $43,320 | $48,295 | $46,795 | $48,144 | $53,495 | $66,645 |
| Total Invoice | $35,798 | $40,930 | $45,580 | $44,185 | $45,159 | $50,435 | $62,715 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,035 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,946 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | S40 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | T5 R-Design | 320i | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 227hp I5 | 180hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 320hp I6 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | T5 | M6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 8 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $38,030 | $43,320 | $48,295 | $46,795 | $48,144 | $53,495 | $66,645 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,255 | -3,180 | -3,105 | -3,205 | -1,955 | -2,880 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,030 | $42,065 | $45,115 | $43,690 | $44,939 | $51,540 | $63,765 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,050 | $1,625 | $2,874 | $9,475 | $21,700 |
| Total Invoice | $35,798 | $40,930 | $45,580 | $44,185 | $45,159 | $50,435 | $62,715 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,186 | -3,001 | -2,932 | -3,006 | -1,843 | -2,710 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,798 | $39,744 | $42,579 | $41,253 | $42,153 | $48,592 | $60,005 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,835 | $1,509 | $2,409 | $8,848 | $20,261 |
Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | S40 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | T5 R-Design | 320i | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||||||
| 3.5 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $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 | |
| 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 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | $150 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| 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 | $3,500 | $4,755 | $6,680 | $6,605 | $6,705 | $5,455 | $6,380 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,255 | $3,180 | $3,105 | $3,205 | $1,955 | $2,880 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,186 | -3,001 | -2,932 | -3,006 | -1,843 | -2,710 |
Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | S40 | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 176.2 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,274 lb. | 3,502 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 R-Design
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 14% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| 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 |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 39% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 59% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 59% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 59% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 46% |
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