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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: $38,030

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $19,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,798

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $16,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014201420142014
ModelS40X5X5X5X5
TrimT5 R-DesignsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $52,800 $55,100 $56,600 $68,200
Base Invoice $30,409 $48,755 $50,870 $52,250 $62,925
Navigation system 2,205        
Climate Package 675        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200        
Proximity key 450        
Premium Package   2,700 2,700 2,700  
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
Navigation system 2,073        
Climate Package 634        
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 188        
Proximity key 423        
Premium Package   2,455 2,455 2,455  
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135 135
Options (change) 4,855 3,400 3,400 3,400 150
Options (change) 4,564 3,090 3,090 3,090 135
Destination 825 925 925 925 925
Total Price $38,030 $57,125 $59,425 $60,925 $69,275
Total Invoice $35,798 $52,770 $54,885 $56,265 $63,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,933
Model Year20092014201420142014
ModelS40X5X5X5X5
TrimT5 R-DesignsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$38,030$57,125$59,425$60,925$69,275
Adjustments for Features0-5,455-7,405-7,405-7,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,030$51,670$52,020$53,520$61,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$1,850$10,050
Total Invoice$35,798$52,770$54,885$56,265$63,985
Adjustments for Features0-5,039-6,839-6,839-6,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,798$47,731$48,046$49,426$57,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$315$1,695$9,276

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092014201420142014
ModelS40X5X5X5X5
TrimT5 R-DesignsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300$300$300 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
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    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
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    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100    
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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    
Folding passenger seat$150    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$3,750$9,205$11,155$11,155$11,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,455$7,405$7,405$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,039-6,839-6,839-6,978

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092014
ModelS40X5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in115.5 in
Length176.2 in193.2 in
Width69.7 in76.3 in
Height57.2 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.666.0 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 X5 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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