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Volvo S40 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,030

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $15,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,798

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $13,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelS40Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,350 $47,350 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $30,409 $43,740 $50,920 $59,245
Climate Package 675      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Navigation system 2,205      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 550 550 550
Proximity key 450      
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,250    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Wood trim   0   0
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Climate Package 634      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Navigation system 2,073      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 500 500 500
Proximity key 423      
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,140    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Wood trim   0   0
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 4,855 5,400 4,150 4,150
Options (change) 4,564 4,915 3,775 3,775
Destination 825 895 895 895
Total Price $38,030 $53,645 $60,195 $69,245
Total Invoice $35,798 $49,550 $55,590 $63,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,640
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelS40Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,030$53,645$60,195$69,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,535-5,985-8,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,030$48,110$54,210$61,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,100$12,950
Total Invoice$35,798$49,550$55,590$63,915
Adjustments for Features0-5,112-5,527-7,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,798$44,438$50,063$56,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,625$11,922

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelS40Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,640$10,175$10,625$12,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,535$5,985$8,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,112-5,527-7,555

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092013
ModelS40Z4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in98.3 in
Length176.2 in166.9 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height57.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft310.9 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 Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

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