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Volvo S40 vs. BMW X1 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. BMW X1 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelS40S40X1
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive28i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $31,200
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $29,385
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Ultimate Package     6,150
Heated front seats     500
RWD     0
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 820
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Ultimate Package     5,595
Heated front seats     455
RWD     0
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 8,100
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 7,370
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $40,295
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $37,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,050
Model Year201120112015
ModelS40S40X1
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive28i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,725$37,325$40,295
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$38,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$37,750
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$35,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X1

Model Year201120112015
ModelS40S40X1
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive28i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,625$3,850$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,066

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X1

Model Year20112015
ModelS40X1
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length176.2 in176.5 in
Width69.7 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in60.8 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 sDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested297554%
Total Not Requested256546%

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