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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,030 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design | |||||
| Difference: $16,465 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,798 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design | |||||
| Difference: $14,527 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S40 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | T5 R-Design | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,350 | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $30,409 | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 |
| Climate Package | 675 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,205 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 525 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Proximity key | 450 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 200 | 1,450 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||
| Climate Package | 634 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 752 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,073 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 494 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Proximity key | 423 | 910 | 910 | 910 | 910 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 188 | 1,320 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,855 | 6,700 | 5,250 | 2,400 | 2,800 |
| Options (change) | 4,564 | 6,100 | 4,780 | 2,185 | 2,550 |
| Destination | 825 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $38,030 | $54,495 | $58,645 | $64,245 | $65,695 |
| Total Invoice | $35,798 | $50,325 | $54,155 | $59,335 | $60,665 |
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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: $13,560 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,844 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S40 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | T5 R-Design | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 227hp I5 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | T5 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 8 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $38,030 | $54,495 | $58,645 | $64,245 | $65,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,905 | -2,905 | -2,555 | -3,805 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,030 | $51,590 | $55,740 | $61,690 | $61,890 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,150 | $10,100 | $10,300 |
| Total Invoice | $35,798 | $50,325 | $54,155 | $59,335 | $60,665 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,683 | -2,683 | -2,360 | -3,514 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,798 | $47,642 | $51,472 | $56,975 | $57,151 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,830 | $9,333 | $9,509 |
Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S40 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | T5 R-Design | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,050 | $5,955 | $5,955 | $5,605 | $6,855 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,905 | $2,905 | $2,555 | $3,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,683 | -2,683 | -2,360 | -3,514 |
Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | S40 | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 176.2 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,274 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.2 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.1 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 50.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.4 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
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