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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: $35,325

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $7,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,258

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $7,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40X1
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive28i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $34,800
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $32,695
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Proximity key 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,450
Navigation Business     1,200
Premium Package     3,250
Temporary spare tire     150
Aluminum trim     350
Heated front seats     500
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500
Proximity key 423 423  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,320
Navigation Business     1,090
Premium Package     2,960
Temporary spare tire     135
Aluminum trim     320
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 6,700 4,900 7,450
Options (change) 6,298 4,606 6,780
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $35,325 $36,925 $43,245
Total Invoice $33,258 $34,762 $40,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,004
Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40X1
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive28i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5228hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$35,325$36,925$43,245
Adjustments for Features0-225-5,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$36,700$37,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,258$34,762$40,470
Adjustments for Features0-212-5,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,258$34,550$35,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X1

Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40X1
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive28i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
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
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
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
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,950$4,175$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-5,208

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X1

Model Year20112016
ModelS40X1
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length176.2 in174.8 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.358.7 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 xDrive28i

Navigation Business
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested40011%
Total Not Requested312589%

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