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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: $39,480

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $15,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $14,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelS40X3
TrimT5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $48,950
Base Invoice $30,409 $46,205
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 700
Proximity key 450  
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,450
AWD 1,450  
Text dictation   0
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Climate Package 634  
Navigation system 2,073 1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 645
Proximity key 423  
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,335
AWD 1,363  
Text dictation   0
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   460
Options (change) 6,305 4,600
Options (change) 5,927 4,235
Destination 825 995
Total Price $39,480 $54,545
Total Invoice $37,161 $51,435

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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: $10,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,894
Model Year20092017
ModelS40X3
TrimT5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-18
Total Price$39,480$54,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,480$49,900
Total Invoice$37,161$51,435
Adjustments for Features0-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,161$47,055

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092017
ModelS40X3
TrimT5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,000$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,380

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092017
ModelS40X3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length176.2 in183.8 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in39.9 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 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.663.3 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 xDrive35i

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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