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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: $40,092

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,753

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,011

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelS40Taurus
TrimT5SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $37,770
Base Invoice $26,804 $34,663
Dynamic Trim Package 1,595  
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412  
Navigation system 2,205 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 695  
AWD 1,850  
Package 402B   2,800
Dynamic Trim Package 1,371  
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354  
Navigation system 1,896 1,262
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Proximity key 387  
Blind spot warning system 598  
AWD 1,739  
Package 402B   2,436
Options (change) 10,832 4,250
Options (change) 9,462 3,698
Destination 745 825
Total Price $40,092 $42,845
Total Invoice $37,011 $39,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $858
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $442
Model Year20082010
ModelS40Taurus
TrimT5SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$40,092$42,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,092$40,950
Total Invoice$37,011$39,186
Adjustments for Features0-1,733
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,011$37,453

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082010
ModelS40Taurus
TrimT5SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Metal pedals $75
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$4,090$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,733

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,447 lb.4,415 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

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested240077%
Total Not Requested70023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested175056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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