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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: $38,677

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $19,068

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,663

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $18,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201520152015201520152015
ModelS405-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,390 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $26,722 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790
Premium Package 2,350 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Climate Package 412            
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD) 1,895            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550 550    
Xenon HID headlights 700            
Navigation system 2,120            
Audio Package 895            
Proximity key 450            
Satellite radio 295            
M Sport Line   3,150          
Aluminum trim   0     0    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Premium Package 2,021 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
Climate Package 354            
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD) 1,629            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights 602            
Navigation system 1,823            
Audio Package 769            
Proximity key 387            
Satellite radio 253            
M Sport Line   2,865          
Aluminum trim   0     0    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 9,592 6,800 2,550 2,550 2,550 500 0
Options (change) 8,246 6,185 2,320 2,320 2,320 455 0
Destination 695 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $38,677 $57,745 $59,145 $60,645 $65,445 $66,395 $95,895
Total Invoice $35,663 $53,815 $55,145 $56,525 $60,945 $61,840 $89,085

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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: $16,538
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,794
Model Year2007201520152015201520152015
ModelS405-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$38,677$57,745$59,145$60,645$65,445$66,395$95,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,530-2,730-2,730-2,530-3,730-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,677$55,215$56,415$57,915$62,915$62,665$90,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200$2,700$7,700$7,450$35,425
Total Invoice$35,663$53,815$55,145$56,525$60,945$61,840$89,085
Adjustments for Features0-2,358-2,545-2,545-2,356-3,474-4,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,663$51,457$52,600$53,980$58,589$58,366$84,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,143$2,523$7,132$6,909$32,746

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2007201520152015201520152015
ModelS405-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350  
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0     
Body kit$0$0    $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50     $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100  
Folding passenger seat$150      
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,250$5,780$5,980$5,980$5,780$6,980$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530$2,730$2,730$2,530$3,730$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,358-2,545-2,545-2,356-3,474-4,882

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072015
ModelS405-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length175.9 in193.4 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft318.4 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
Compass0No
Total Requested2700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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