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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: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $10,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $9,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelS40S403-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
Climate Package 900 900          
Preferred Package 2,000            
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000          
Xenon HID headlights 800 800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400          
Proximity key 450 450          
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Luxury Package     0     0  
Premium Package     2,450 2,450 2,450    
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0 0
Executive Package             3,500
Sunroof             0
Climate Package 846 846          
Preferred Package 1,880            
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880          
Xenon HID headlights 752 752          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376          
Proximity key 423 423          
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 0
Luxury Package     0     0  
Premium Package     2,230 2,230 2,230    
Navigation system     1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0 0
Executive Package             3,185
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 6,900 6,900 6,900 4,450 4,050
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 6,280 6,280 6,280 4,050 3,685
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $46,245 $47,745 $47,594 $51,245 $68,545
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $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: $8,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,540
Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelS40S403-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$35,725$37,325$46,245$47,745$47,594$51,245$68,545
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,205-2,280-2,305-1,055-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$44,040$45,465$45,289$50,190$65,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$1,425$1,249$6,150$21,725
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$43,235$44,615$44,159$47,860$63,780
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,061-2,131-2,139-985-2,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$41,174$42,484$42,020$46,875$61,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$1,310$846$5,701$20,019

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelS40S403-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual     $150$150
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    $250
Rearview camera      $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $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
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 $0
Body kit $0     
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights      $50
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50$50    $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150     
Heated second row seats      $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
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$3,575$3,800$5,780$5,855$5,880$4,630$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,205$2,280$2,305$1,055$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,061-2,131-2,139-985-2,587

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112016
ModelS403-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length176.2 in182.5 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,364 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 Volume14.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
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
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested30023%
Total Not Requested100077%

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