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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: $37,500 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design | |||||
| Difference: $6,645 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,301 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design | |||||
| Difference: $5,454 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | S40 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | T5 R-Design | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,150 | $33,600 | $40,300 | $43,900 | $54,850 |
| Base Invoice | $29,281 | $31,090 | $37,255 | $40,570 | $50,640 |
| Preferred Package | 1,250 | ||||
| Climate Package | 900 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 200 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 950 | |
| Premium Package | 3,350 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,000 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | |
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,050 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Preferred Package | 1,175 | ||||
| Climate Package | 846 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 752 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,692 | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 517 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 188 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 865 | |
| Premium Package | 3,050 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1,045 | 910 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | 365 | |
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | 315 | 315 | |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | ||||
| Sunroof | 955 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,500 | 9,720 | 7,020 | 7,020 | 8,070 |
| Options (change) | 5,170 | 8,840 | 6,380 | 6,380 | 7,340 |
| Destination | 850 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -900 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $37,500 | $44,145 | $48,145 | $50,845 | $65,045 |
| Total Invoice | $35,301 | $40,755 | $44,460 | $46,875 | $60,105 |
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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: $6,375 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,219 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | S40 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | T5 R-Design | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 227hp I5 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T5 | M6 | M6 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 8 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $37,500 | $44,145 | $48,145 | $50,845 | $65,045 |
| Adjustments for Features | -780 | -1,050 | 0 | -950 | -1,400 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,720 | $43,095 | $48,145 | $49,895 | $63,645 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,050 | $6,800 | $20,550 |
| Total Invoice | $35,301 | $40,755 | $44,460 | $46,875 | $60,105 |
| Adjustments for Features | -734 | -969 | 0 | -876 | -1,294 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,567 | $39,786 | $44,460 | $45,999 | $58,811 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,674 | $6,213 | $19,025 |
Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | S40 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | T5 R-Design | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
| 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 | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Floor mats | $75 | ||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,725 | $2,995 | $1,945 | $2,895 | $3,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $780 | $1,050 | $0 | $950 | $1,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -734 | -969 | 0 | -876 | -1,294 |
Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Model | S40 | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 176.2 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,274 lb. | 3,341 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.2 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.5 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 | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
| Preferred Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 16% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 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 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | 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 | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 33% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 16% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 16% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 48% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 19% |
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