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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: $22,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,588

Volvo S40 2.4i   
Difference: $21,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelS40S405-Series5-Series
Trim2.4iT5 R-Design530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $31,150 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $24,628 $29,281 $48,295 $53,180
Preferred Package 1,250 1,250    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Climate Package 900 900    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 700 700
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Premium Package     2,300  
Heated front seats     500 500
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Proximity key       650
Preferred Package 1,175 1,175    
Navigation system 1,692 1,692    
Climate Package 846 846    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 645 645
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Premium Package     2,115  
Heated front seats     455 455
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Proximity key       600
Options (change) 6,500 5,500 3,650 2,000
Options (change) 6,110 5,170 3,355 1,840
Destination 850 850 995 995
Total Price $33,550 $37,500 $55,845 $59,445
Total Invoice $31,588 $35,301 $52,645 $56,015

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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: $16,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,490
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelS40S405-Series5-Series
Trim2.4iT5 R-Design530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I5227hp I5248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM5T5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,550$37,500$55,845$59,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-5,905-5,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,550$35,875$49,940$54,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0$4,325
Total Invoice$31,588$35,301$52,645$56,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-5,567-4,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,588$33,771$47,078$51,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,183$0$4,056

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2010201020172017
ModelS40S405-Series5-Series
Trim2.4iT5 R-Design530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350 
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,900$3,525$7,805$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$5,905$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,530-5,567-4,881

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102017
ModelS405-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in117.1 in
Length176.2 in194.6 in
Width69.7 in73.5 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft318.7 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 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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