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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,542

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $36,353

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,529

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $33,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelS407-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimT5740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $71,000 $84,300 $97,000 $122,600
Base Invoice $26,804 $65,500 $77,735 $89,420 $112,970
Premium Package 2,350        
Climate Package 412        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Navigation system 2,205        
Dynaudio Package 895        
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475        
Proximity key 450        
Cold Weather Package   1,200      
Premium Sound Package   1,800      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350  
Premium Package 2,021        
Climate Package 354        
Xenon HID headlights 688        
Navigation system 1,896        
Dynaudio Package 769        
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408        
Proximity key 387        
Cold Weather Package   1,090      
Premium Sound Package   1,640      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320  
Options (change) 9,282 3,000 350 350 0
Options (change) 7,980 2,730 320 320 0
Destination 745 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 1,000
Total Price $38,542 $74,895 $86,545 $98,245 $124,495
Total Invoice $35,529 $69,125 $79,950 $90,635 $114,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,623
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,153
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelS407-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimT5740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H500hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6T8T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$38,542$74,895$86,545$98,245$124,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,730-4,030-6,280-8,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,542$71,165$82,515$91,965$115,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,350$20,800$44,400
Total Invoice$35,529$69,125$79,950$90,635$114,865
Adjustments for Features0-3,443-3,723-5,794-8,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,529$65,682$76,227$84,841$106,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,545$19,159$40,944

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelS407-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimT5740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  $100
Power door closers   $300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Ski sack $50 $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Regenerative braking $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside moldings$75    
Laminated front side windows   $200 
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
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
USB port $25$25$25$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    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats $200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,325$7,055$7,355$9,605$12,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,730$4,030$6,280$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,443-3,723-5,794-8,239

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelS407-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in120.9 in
Length175.9 in199.8 in
Width69.7 in74.9 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.4,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

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