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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: $33,550

Volvo S40 2.4i   
Difference: $19,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,588

Volvo S40 2.4i   
Difference: $17,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201120112011
ModelS40S405-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.4iT5 R-Design528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $31,150 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $24,628 $29,281 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Preferred Package 1,250 1,250      
Climate Package 900 900      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 900    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,900 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200 1,450 1,450  
iPod integration     400 400 400
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Preferred Package 1,175 1,175      
Climate Package 846 846      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 820    
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 1,730 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188 1,320 1,320  
iPod integration     365 365 365
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Proximity key     910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 6,500 5,500 7,525 6,625 2,725
Options (change) 6,110 5,170 6,850 6,030 2,480
Destination 850 850 875 875 875
Total Price $33,550 $37,500 $53,450 $57,600 $63,800
Total Invoice $31,588 $35,301 $49,370 $53,195 $58,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 2.4i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,960
Model Year20102010201120112011
ModelS40S405-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.4iT5 R-Design528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I5227hp I5240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,550$37,500$53,450$57,600$63,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-3,055-3,055-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,550$35,875$50,395$54,545$59,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0$4,150$9,500
Total Invoice$31,588$35,301$49,370$53,195$58,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-2,822-2,821-3,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,588$33,771$46,548$50,374$55,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,183$0$3,826$8,784

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102010201120112011
ModelS40S405-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.4iT5 R-Design528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$1,575$3,200$4,630$4,630$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$3,055$3,055$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,530-2,822-2,821-3,608

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102011
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 Volume14.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 2.4i

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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