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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: $38,030

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $12,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,798

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $10,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelS405-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5 R-Design525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $30,409 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Climate Package 675        
Xenon HID headlights 800 800   800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525        
Proximity key 450 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces 200   1,450    
Navigation system 2,205 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Premium Package   2,000      
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio   595 595 595 595
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
Climate Package 634        
Xenon HID headlights 752 730   730 730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494        
Proximity key 423 910 910 910 910
Leather seating surfaces 188   1,320    
Navigation system 2,073 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Premium Package   1,820      
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio   540 540 540 540
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 4,855 7,170 5,820 5,170 2,870
Options (change) 4,564 6,525 5,295 4,705 2,610
Destination 825 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $38,030 $50,365 $53,315 $63,265 $87,765
Total Invoice $35,798 $46,075 $48,760 $57,815 $80,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,217
Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelS405-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5 R-Design525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT5M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$38,030$50,365$53,315$63,265$87,765
Adjustments for Features-325-4000-800-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,705$49,965$53,315$62,465$83,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350$12,500$33,985
Total Invoice$35,798$46,075$48,760$57,815$80,375
Adjustments for Features-306-3660-731-3,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,492$45,709$48,760$57,084$76,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,051$11,375$31,172

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelS405-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5 R-Design525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100    
Headlight washers$50   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,800$2,875$2,475$3,275$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$400$0$800$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments-306-3660-731-3,494

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelS405-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.7 in
Length176.2 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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