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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: $36,782

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $18,913

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,034

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $18,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720172017
ModelS405-Series5-Series
TrimT5530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,390 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $26,722 $48,295 $53,180
Premium Package 2,350 2,300  
Climate Package 412    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 700 700
Navigation system 2,120    
Audio Package 895    
Proximity key 450   650
Satellite radio 295    
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Heated front seats   500 500
Premium Package 2,021 2,115  
Climate Package 354    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 645 645
Navigation system 1,823    
Audio Package 769    
Proximity key 387   600
Satellite radio 253    
Xenon HID headlights 602    
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 7,697 3,500 1,850
Options (change) 6,617 3,215 1,700
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $36,782 $55,695 $59,295
Total Invoice $34,034 $52,505 $55,875

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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: $14,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,625
Model Year200720172017
ModelS405-Series5-Series
TrimT5530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,782$55,695$59,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,080-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,782$51,615$55,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,275
Total Invoice$34,034$52,505$55,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,846-3,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,034$48,659$52,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,007

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200720172017
ModelS405-Series5-Series
TrimT5530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power trunk closer $350 
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
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
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
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$3,150$7,230$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,080$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,846-3,209

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072017
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
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 washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested80089%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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