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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: $37,580

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $54,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,375

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $50,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelS405-Series
TrimT5 R-DesignM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $90,200
Base Invoice $30,409 $83,165
Climate Package 675  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Wood trim   0
Climate Package 634  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Navigation system 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 4,405 0
Options (change) 4,141 0
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $37,580 $92,425
Total Invoice $35,375 $85,390

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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: $48,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,305
Model Year20092013
ModelS405-Series
TrimT5 R-DesignM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5560hp V8
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17265/40-19
Total Price$37,580$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-6,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,580$86,245
Total Invoice$35,375$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-5,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,375$79,680

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092013
ModelS405-Series
TrimT5 R-DesignM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,625$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,710

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092013
ModelS405-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length176.2 in193.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,274 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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

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