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Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,647

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $14,998

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,760

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $14,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201920192019
ModelS40X3X3X3
TrimT5sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $41,000 $43,000 $54,650
Base Invoice $26,804 $38,810 $40,670 $51,505
Premium Package 2,350      
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695      
Climate Package 412      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Navigation system 2,205 1,700 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550
Proximity key 450      
M Sport Design   4,100 4,100  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 2,021      
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457      
Climate Package 354      
Xenon HID headlights 688      
Navigation system 1,896 1,565 1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 505 505 505
Proximity key 387      
M Sport Design   3,770 3,770  
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690  
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140
Heated front seats   460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565 1,565
Panoramic sunroof   1,105 1,105  
Options (change) 8,387 10,650 10,650 4,600
Options (change) 7,211 9,800 9,800 4,235
Destination 745 995 995 995
Total Price $37,647 $52,645 $54,645 $60,245
Total Invoice $34,760 $49,605 $51,465 $56,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,403
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,631
Model Year2008201920192019
ModelS40X3X3X3
TrimT5sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$37,647$52,645$54,645$60,245
Adjustments for Features0-6,595-8,295-8,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,647$46,050$46,350$51,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300$5,350
Total Invoice$34,760$49,605$51,465$56,735
Adjustments for Features0-6,214-7,812-8,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,760$43,391$43,653$48,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$262$5,014

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2008201920192019
ModelS40X3X3X3
TrimT5sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,325$9,920$11,620$12,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,595$8,295$8,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,214-7,812-8,330

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082019
ModelS40X3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.8 in
Length175.9 in185.9 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height57.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.662.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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