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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: $20,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,798

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $18,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016201620162016
ModelS405-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5 R-Design528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $30,409 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250
Navigation system 2,205            
Climate Package 675            
Xenon HID headlights 800            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 200            
Proximity key 450            
Premium Package   2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500    
M Sport Line   3,250          
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Navigation system 2,073            
Climate Package 634            
Xenon HID headlights 752            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 188            
Proximity key 423            
Premium Package   2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
M Sport Line   2,960          
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 4,855 6,900 2,550 2,550 2,550 500 0
Options (change) 4,564 6,280 2,320 2,320 2,320 455 0
Destination 825 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $38,030 $58,095 $59,395 $60,895 $65,645 $67,795 $96,395
Total Invoice $35,798 $54,140 $55,375 $56,755 $61,125 $63,125 $89,545

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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: $16,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,843
Model Year2009201620162016201620162016
ModelS405-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5 R-Design528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp 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)160, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 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$38,030$58,095$59,395$60,895$65,645$67,795$96,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,755-3,755-3,755-3,755-5,355-7,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,030$54,340$55,640$57,140$61,890$62,440$89,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300$2,800$7,550$8,100$34,975
Total Invoice$35,798$54,140$55,375$56,755$61,125$63,125$89,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,499-3,501-3,500-3,496-4,986-6,577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,798$50,641$51,874$53,255$57,629$58,139$82,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,233$2,614$6,988$7,498$32,327

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2009201620162016201620162016
ModelS405-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5 R-Design528i535i535dActiveHybrid 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$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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
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
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
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
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100      
Folding passenger seat$150      
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim $300$300$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$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,175$6,930$6,930$6,930$6,930$8,530$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,755$3,755$3,755$3,755$5,355$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,499-3,501-3,500-3,496-4,986-6,577

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092016
ModelS405-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length176.2 in193.4 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 in35.3 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%

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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