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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: $35,325

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $17,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,258

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $16,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $46,800
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $43,735
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Navigation system     1,950
Text dictation     0
Premium Package     2,200
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     500
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Navigation system     1,775
Text dictation     0
Premium Package     2,000
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 6,700 4,900 5,200
Options (change) 6,298 4,606 4,730
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $35,325 $36,925 $52,995
Total Invoice $33,258 $34,762 $49,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,700
Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/50-18
Total Price$35,325$36,925$52,995
Adjustments for Features0-225-5,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$36,700$47,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,258$34,762$49,460
Adjustments for Features0-212-5,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,258$34,550$43,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3

Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $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$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$100 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
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$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$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$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,525$9,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-5,502

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,363 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
14.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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