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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,532

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $19,313

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,842

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $18,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelS405-Series5-Series
TrimT5530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $25,359 $48,295 $53,180
Premium Package 2,195    
Climate Package 412    
Convenience Package 405    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 700 700
Stability control 695    
Navigation system 2,120    
Audio Package 895    
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Premium Package 1,887    
Climate Package 354    
Convenience Package 348    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 645 645
Stability control 597    
Navigation system 1,823    
Audio Package 769    
Xenon HID headlights 602    
Heated front seats   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,335  
Options (change) 7,897 2,650 1,200
Options (change) 6,788 2,435 1,100
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $35,532 $54,845 $58,645
Total Invoice $32,842 $51,725 $55,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,958
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,776
Model Year200620172017
ModelS405-Series5-Series
TrimT5530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,532$54,845$58,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,355-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,532$50,490$54,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800
Total Invoice$32,842$51,725$55,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,107-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,842$47,618$51,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,552

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200620172017
ModelS405-Series5-Series
TrimT5530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo organizer$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,200$6,555$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,355$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,107-4,105

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelS405-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in117.1 in
Length175.9 in194.6 in
Width69.7 in73.5 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft318.7 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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