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Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,557

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,203

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,583

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $5,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelS40Taurus
TrimT5SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $38,155
Base Invoice $25,359 $35,025
Convenience Package 405  
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412  
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Navigation system 2,120 1,550
Audio Package 895  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Package 402A   3,100
Cargo organizer   160
Convenience Package 348  
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Navigation system 1,823 1,349
Audio Package 769  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Package 402A   2,697
Cargo organizer   139
Options (change) 9,922 4,810
Options (change) 8,529 4,185
Destination 695 795
Total Price $37,557 $43,760
Total Invoice $34,583 $40,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $970
Model Year20062012
ModelS40Taurus
TrimT5SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$37,557$43,760
Adjustments for Features0-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,557$38,890
Total Invoice$34,583$40,005
Adjustments for Features0-4,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,583$35,553

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062012
ModelS40Taurus
TrimT5SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,640$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,452

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062012
ModelS40Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length175.9 in202.9 in
Width69.7 in76.2 in
Height57.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested215088%
Total Not Requested30012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested145046%
Total Not Requested170054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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