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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 8-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. BMW 8-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,175

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $83,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,477

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $78,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112019
ModelS40S408-Series
TrimT5T5 R-DesignM850i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $111,900
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $104,745
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Options (change) 550 550 0
Options (change) 517 517 0
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $29,175 $32,575 $112,895
Total Invoice $27,477 $30,673 $105,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 8-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,705
Model Year201120112019
ModelS40S408-Series
TrimT5T5 R-DesignM850i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5523hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/35-20
Total Price$29,175$32,575$112,895
Adjustments for Features-6,840-8,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$23,710$112,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$27,477$30,673$105,740
Adjustments for Features-6,442-8,3470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,035$22,326$105,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,291$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 8-Series

Model Year201120112019
ModelS40S408-Series
TrimT5T5 R-DesignM850i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250 
Power locks$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900$900 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$9,840$11,865$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,840$8,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,442-8,3470

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW 8-Series

Model Year20112019
ModelS408-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in111.1 in
Length176.2 in191.2 in
Width69.7 in74.9 in
Height57.2 in53.0 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.4,478 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in33.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in46.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in29.5 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.8 ft3

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