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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: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $38,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $35,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelS40S407-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $70,650 $82,500 $102,300 $122,000
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $65,200 $76,100 $94,315 $112,440
Preferred Package 2,000          
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900        
Xenon HID headlights 800 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400        
Proximity key 450 450        
Leather seating surfaces   200        
Cold Weather Package     1,200      
Premium Sound Package     1,800 1,800    
CD changer, remote         600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350  
Preferred Package 1,880          
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846        
Xenon HID headlights 752 752        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517        
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376        
Proximity key 423 423        
Leather seating surfaces   188        
Cold Weather Package     1,090      
Premium Sound Package     1,640 1,640    
CD changer, remote         545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320  
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 3,000 1,800 950 0
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 2,730 1,640 865 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 1,000
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $74,525 $86,175 $104,125 $123,875
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $68,805 $79,615 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,097
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelS40S407-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H500hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T6T6T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$35,725$37,325$74,525$86,175$104,125$123,875
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,330-3,630-8,130-8,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$71,195$82,545$95,995$115,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$11,350$24,800$44,150
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$68,805$79,615$96,055$114,315
Adjustments for Features0-212-3,074-3,354-7,500-7,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$65,731$76,261$88,555$106,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$10,530$22,824$40,712

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelS40S407-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
FWD$0$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$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Rearview camera    $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$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$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$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows    $200 
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$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$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
Voice control for external devices  $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$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$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$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats  $200  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$3,125$3,350$6,455$6,755$11,255$11,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,330$3,630$8,130$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-3,074-3,354-7,500-7,872

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,364 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

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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