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Volvo S40 vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,542

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $19,983

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,529

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $18,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelS40X5X5X5X5
TrimT5xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $47,600 $51,300 $56,300 $85,500
Base Invoice $26,804 $43,970 $47,375 $51,975 $78,840
Premium Package 2,350 3,400 3,400 2,200  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695        
Climate Package 412        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Navigation system 2,205        
Dynaudio Package 895        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475        
Proximity key 450 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Technology Package   2,800 2,800 2,800  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,850 1,850 2,000  
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Wood trim         0
Premium Package 2,021 3,095 3,095 2,000  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457        
Climate Package 354        
Xenon HID headlights 688        
Navigation system 1,896        
Dynaudio Package 769        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408        
Proximity key 387 910 910 910 910
Technology Package   2,550 2,550 2,550  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,685 1,685 1,820  
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135 135
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 9,282 10,050 10,050 9,000 1,500
Options (change) 7,980 9,150 9,150 8,190 1,365
Destination 745 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,800 0 0
Total Price $38,542 $58,525 $60,425 $66,175 $87,875
Total Invoice $35,529 $53,995 $55,600 $61,040 $81,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,064
Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelS40X5X5X5X5
TrimT5xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$38,542$58,525$60,425$66,175$87,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,855-5,855-5,955-8,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,542$52,670$54,570$60,220$79,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$7,550$27,200
Total Invoice$35,529$53,995$55,600$61,040$81,080
Adjustments for Features0-5,402-5,387-5,493-7,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,529$48,593$50,213$55,547$73,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,620$6,954$25,101

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelS40X5X5X5X5
TrimT5xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down    $50
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200 
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration   $100 
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100   $100
Folding passenger seat$150    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,525$9,380$9,380$9,480$11,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,855$5,855$5,955$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,402-5,387-5,493-7,386

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082010
ModelS40X5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in115.5 in
Length175.9 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in76.1 in
Height57.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.4,917 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.621.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.661.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested70053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115040%
Total Not Requested169060%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested70053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115040%
Total Not Requested169060%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested70053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25016%
Total Not Requested134084%

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