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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: $37,500

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $35,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,301

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $31,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelS407-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimT5 R-Design740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $70,650 $82,500 $102,300 $122,000
Base Invoice $29,281 $65,200 $76,100 $94,315 $112,440
Preferred Package 1,250        
Climate Package 900        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Navigation system 1,800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Leather seating surfaces 200        
Cold Weather Package   1,200      
CD changer, remote       600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350  
Preferred Package 1,175        
Climate Package 846        
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Navigation system 1,692        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517        
Leather seating surfaces 188        
Cold Weather Package   1,090      
CD changer, remote       545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320  
Options (change) 5,500 1,200 0 950 0
Options (change) 5,170 1,090 0 865 0
Destination 850 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 1,000
Total Price $37,500 $72,725 $84,375 $104,125 $123,875
Total Invoice $35,301 $67,165 $77,975 $96,055 $114,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,858
Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelS407-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimT5 R-Design740i750iActiveHybrid 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)160, 8205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$37,500$72,725$84,375$104,125$123,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,255-3,555-8,555-8,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$69,470$80,820$95,570$114,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,350$26,100$45,450
Total Invoice$35,301$67,165$77,975$96,055$114,315
Adjustments for Features0-3,006-3,285-7,892-8,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,301$64,159$74,690$88,163$106,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,531$24,004$41,892

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelS407-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimT5 R-Design740i750iActiveHybrid 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$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
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 
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 
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 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices    $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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
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$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$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$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$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$6,580$6,880$11,880$12,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255$3,555$8,555$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,006-3,285-7,892-8,264

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20102011
ModelS407-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in120.9 in
Length176.2 in199.8 in
Width69.7 in74.9 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,274 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 Volume14.3 ft317.7 ft3

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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 washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 750i

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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