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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: $39,030

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $6,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,738

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $5,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelS40X3
TrimT5 R-Design3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $38,000
Base Invoice $30,409 $34,960
Climate Package 675  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 475
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Navigation system 2,205 1,800
AWD 1,450  
Premium Package   2,550
HD radio   500
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum trim   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Climate Package 634  
Xenon HID headlights 752 730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 430
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Navigation system 2,073 1,640
AWD 1,363  
Premium Package   2,320
HD radio   450
Heated front seats   455
Aluminum trim   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 5,855 6,625
Options (change) 5,504 6,025
Destination 825 775
Total Price $39,030 $45,400
Total Invoice $36,738 $41,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,569
Model Year20092007
ModelS40X3
TrimT5 R-Design3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5260hp I6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-17
Total Price$39,030$45,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,030$43,820
Total Invoice$36,738$41,760
Adjustments for Features0-1,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,738$40,307

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092007
ModelS40X3
TrimT5 R-Design3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,975$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,453

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092007
ModelS40X3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.1 in
Length176.2 in179.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.671.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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