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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: $36,847

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $51,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,072

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $47,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelS40X5
TrimT5M
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $85,700
Base Invoice $26,804 $79,045
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Dynaudio Package 895  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 450 1,000
Temporary spare tire   150
Wood trim   0
CD changer, remote   600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Dynaudio Package 769  
Navigation system 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Proximity key 387 910
Temporary spare tire   135
Wood trim   0
CD changer, remote   545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 7,587 2,100
Options (change) 6,523 1,910
Destination 745 875
Total Price $36,847 $88,675
Total Invoice $34,072 $81,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,283
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,873
Model Year20082011
ModelS40X5
TrimT5M
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5555hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17275/40-20
Total Price$36,847$88,675
Adjustments for Features0-8,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,847$80,130
Total Invoice$34,072$81,830
Adjustments for Features0-7,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,072$73,945

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082011
ModelS40X5
TrimT5M
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$11,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,885

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082011
ModelS40X5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in115.5 in
Length175.9 in191.2 in
Width69.7 in76.1 in
Height57.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 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%
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 M

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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