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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: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $23,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $20,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelS40S40Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Climate Package 900 900      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Preferred Package 2,000        
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Proximity key 450 450 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces   200      
Premium Package     3,300 1,100 1,100
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
CD changer, remote     600 600 600
Aluminum trim     500    
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Climate Package 846 846      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Preferred Package 1,880        
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500 500
Proximity key 423 423 455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 685 685 685
Leather seating surfaces   188      
Premium Package     3,005 1,000 1,000
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
CD changer, remote     545 545 545
Aluminum trim     455    
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 9,200 6,500 6,500
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 8,375 5,915 5,915
Destination 875 875 895 895 895
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $58,745 $62,545 $71,595
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $54,210 $57,730 $66,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,999
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelS40S40Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,725$37,325$58,745$62,545$71,595
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,960-5,310-7,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$53,785$57,235$64,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$3,450$10,450
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$54,210$57,730$66,055
Adjustments for Features0-212-4,577-4,901-6,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$49,633$52,829$59,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$3,196$9,632

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelS40S40Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
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$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$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$25   
Compass $0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
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$4,590$4,815$9,550$9,900$11,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,960$5,310$7,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-4,577-4,901-6,790

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,364 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 Volume14.3 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%

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