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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: $38,030

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $16,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,798

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $15,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelS40X3X3
TrimT5 R-DesignxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $30,409 $40,160 $51,180
Climate Package 675    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,205 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,700 1,700
Proximity key 450    
M Sport Design   4,100  
Obstacle detection, rear   750  
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Heated front seats   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,200  
Climate Package 634    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Navigation system 2,073 1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 505 505
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,565 1,565
Proximity key 423    
M Sport Design   3,770  
Obstacle detection, rear   690  
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Heated front seats   460 460
Panoramic sunroof   1,105  
Options (change) 4,855 10,650 4,600
Options (change) 4,564 9,800 4,235
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $38,030 $54,095 $59,895
Total Invoice $35,798 $50,955 $56,410

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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: $7,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,226
Model Year200920182018
ModelS40X3X3
TrimT5 R-DesignxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$38,030$54,095$59,895
Adjustments for Features0-8,420-8,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,030$45,675$50,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,250
Total Invoice$35,798$50,955$56,410
Adjustments for Features0-7,931-8,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,798$43,024$47,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,938

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3

Model Year200920182018
ModelS40X3X3
TrimT5 R-DesignxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,650$12,070$12,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,420$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,931-8,448

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092018
ModelS40X3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.8 in
Length176.2 in185.9 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height57.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,274 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 R-Design

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

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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