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Volvo S40 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,982

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,463

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,626

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelS40i3
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,390 $42,400
Base Invoice $26,722 $39,690
Climate Package 412  
Satellite radio 295  
Audio Package 895  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Navigation system 2,120  
Climate Package 354  
Satellite radio 253  
Audio Package 769  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500
Navigation system 1,823  
Options (change) 4,897 550
Options (change) 4,209 500
Destination 695 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,982 $36,445
Total Invoice $31,626 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $903
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $617
Model Year20072015
ModelS40i3
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5168hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16155/70-19
Total Price$33,982$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,982$34,885
Total Invoice$31,626$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,626$32,243

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20072015
ModelS40i3
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,840$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,442

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20072015
ModelS40i3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length175.9 in157.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.6 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.611.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested85094%

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