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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,802

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $11,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,042

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $10,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelS404-Series
TrimT5428i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,515 $40,500
Base Invoice $26,804 $37,440
Premium Package 2,350 2,200
Climate Package 412  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,205 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Proximity key 450  
AWD 1,850 2,000
Heated front seats   500
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Premium Package 2,021 2,000
Climate Package 354  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Navigation system 1,896 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500
Proximity key 387  
AWD 1,739 1,840
Heated front seats   455
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 8,542 7,400
Options (change) 7,493 6,750
Destination 745 925
Total Price $37,802 $48,825
Total Invoice $35,042 $45,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,273
Model Year20082014
ModelS404-Series
TrimT5428i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5240hp I4
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,802$48,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,802$45,795
Total Invoice$35,042$45,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,042$42,315

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelS404-Series
TrimT5428i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,975$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,800

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelS404-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length175.9 in182.6 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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