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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: $38,950

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $11,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,739

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $9,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelS40X3
TrimT5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,150 $43,950
Base Invoice $29,281 $40,615
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Navigation system 1,800 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,450
AWD 1,450  
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Navigation system 1,692 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,320
AWD 1,438  
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,950 5,500
Options (change) 6,608 5,005
Destination 850 895
Total Price $38,950 $50,345
Total Invoice $36,739 $46,515

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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: $8,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,415
Model Year20102013
ModelS40X3
TrimT5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-18
Total Price$38,950$50,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,950$47,790
Total Invoice$36,739$46,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,739$44,154

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102013
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 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,100$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,361

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102013
ModelS40X3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length176.2 in183.0 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,222 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 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155097%
Total Not Requested503%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

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