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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: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $11,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $10,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelS40S404-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $40,750 $46,250 $64,200
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $38,170 $43,230 $59,745
Preferred Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Proximity key 450 450      
Leather seating surfaces   200     0
Navigation system     2,150 2,150  
Premium Package     2,200 2,200  
Heated front seats     500 500  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0
Executive Package         4,000
Sunroof         0
Preferred Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376      
Proximity key 423 423      
Leather seating surfaces   188     0
Navigation system     1,955 1,955  
Premium Package     2,000 2,000  
Heated front seats     455 455  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0
Executive Package         3,640
Sunroof         0
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 5,400 5,400 4,550
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 4,910 4,910 4,140
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $47,145 $52,645 $69,745
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $44,075 $49,135 $64,880

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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: $11,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,062
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelS40S404-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$35,725$37,325$47,145$52,645$69,745
Adjustments for Features0-225-405-405-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$46,740$52,240$67,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$5,500$20,775
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$44,075$49,135$64,880
Adjustments for Features0-212-379-378-2,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$43,696$48,757$62,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$5,061$19,110

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelS40S404-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $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
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Total Value of Features$3,125$3,350$3,530$3,530$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$405$405$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-379-378-2,074

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112015
ModelS404-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length176.2 in182.6 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.3,471 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 Volume14.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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 sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested-45036%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested115068%

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