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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: $36,050

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $395

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelS40i3
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,150 $42,400
Base Invoice $29,281 $39,690
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Navigation system 1,800  
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500
Navigation system 1,692  
Options (change) 4,050 550
Options (change) 3,807 500
Destination 850 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $36,050 $36,445
Total Invoice $33,938 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $586
Model Year20102016
ModelS40i3
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5168hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$36,050$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,050$36,085
Total Invoice$33,938$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,938$33,352

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102016
ModelS40i3
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
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 
Compass$0 
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
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,715$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-333

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102016
ModelS40i3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length176.2 in157.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,326 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
14.3 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

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