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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: $38,950

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $10,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,739

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $9,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102007
ModelS403-Series
TrimT5 R-Design335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $38,900
Base Invoice $29,281 $35,790
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Navigation system 1,800 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,450
AWD 1,450 1,900
Cold Weather Package   850
Aluminum trim   0
iPod integration   400
Proximity key   500
HD radio   500
Satellite radio   595
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,275
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Navigation system 1,692 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 430
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,320
AWD 1,438 1,745
Cold Weather Package   775
Aluminum trim   0
iPod integration   365
Proximity key   455
HD radio   450
Satellite radio   540
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,210
Options (change) 6,950 10,045
Options (change) 6,608 9,200
Destination 850 775
Total Price $38,950 $49,720
Total Invoice $36,739 $45,765

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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: $10,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,860
Model Year20102007
ModelS403-Series
TrimT5 R-Design335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,950$49,720
Adjustments for Features0-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,950$49,540
Total Invoice$36,739$45,765
Adjustments for Features0-166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,739$45,599

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102007
ModelS403-Series
TrimT5 R-Design335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,850$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-166

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102007
ModelS403-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length176.2 in178.2 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,825 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 Volume14.3 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155097%
Total Not Requested503%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested5040%
Total Not Requested7560%
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%

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