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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: $36,425 Volvo S40 T5 | |||||||
| Difference: $12,020 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292 Volvo S40 T5 | |||||||
| Difference: $11,443 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | S40 | S40 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | T5 | T5 R-Design | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,750 | $31,150 | $41,750 | $40,250 | $45,600 | $48,950 | $65,500 |
| Base Invoice | $26,085 | $29,281 | $40,110 | $38,115 | $43,090 | $46,205 | $61,595 |
| Climate Package | 900 | 900 | |||||
| Preferred Package | 2,000 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | 700 | 700 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Proximity key | 450 | 450 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 200 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 950 | |
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Climate Package | 846 | 846 | |||||
| Preferred Package | 1,880 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 1,880 | 1,880 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | 658 | 658 | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 752 | 752 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 517 | 517 | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 376 | 376 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 |
| Proximity key | 423 | 423 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 188 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 875 | |
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | |||
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 7,800 | 6,000 | 7,200 | 7,200 | 7,200 | 5,450 | 2,750 |
| Options (change) | 7,332 | 5,640 | 6,625 | 6,625 | 6,625 | 5,015 | 2,530 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,001 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $36,425 | $38,025 | $49,945 | $48,445 | $49,794 | $55,395 | $69,245 |
| Total Invoice | $34,292 | $35,796 | $47,730 | $45,735 | $46,709 | $52,215 | $65,120 |
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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: $10,490 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,786 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | S40 | S40 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | T5 | T5 R-Design | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 227hp I5 | 227hp I5 | 180hp I4 D | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 320hp I6 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | T5 | T5 | T8 | M6 | T8 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 650, 12 | 650, 12 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 205/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,425 | $38,025 | $49,945 | $48,445 | $49,794 | $55,395 | $69,245 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -225 | -2,780 | -1,530 | -2,805 | -2,930 | -2,755 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,425 | $37,800 | $47,165 | $46,915 | $46,989 | $52,465 | $66,490 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,375 | $250 | $0 | $74 | $5,550 | $19,575 |
| Total Invoice | $34,292 | $35,796 | $47,730 | $45,735 | $46,709 | $52,215 | $65,120 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -212 | -2,657 | -1,444 | -2,631 | -2,762 | -2,591 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,292 | $35,584 | $45,073 | $44,291 | $44,078 | $49,453 | $62,529 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,292 | $995 | $213 | $0 | $5,375 | $18,451 |
Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | S40 | S40 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | T5 | T5 R-Design | 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 | $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 | ||
| 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 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $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 | |||||||
| 3.5 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 | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $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 | ||
| 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 | $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 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $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 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 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 | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| 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 | $3,325 | $3,550 | $6,105 | $4,855 | $6,130 | $6,255 | $6,080 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $225 | $2,780 | $1,530 | $2,805 | $2,930 | $2,755 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -212 | -2,657 | -1,444 | -2,631 | -2,762 | -2,591 |
Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| 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 | 3,364 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 | 14.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Preferred 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 |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 29% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| 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% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
| 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 |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| 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% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
| 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 |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| 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% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
| 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 |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| 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 |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 37% |
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