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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: $36,235

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,057

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelS40Taurus
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $30,670
Base Invoice $29,281 $28,053
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Navigation system 1,800 1,995
AWD 1,450 1,850
Sunroof   895
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Navigation system 1,692 1,736
AWD 1,438 1,664
Sunroof   779
Options (change) 6,150 4,740
Options (change) 5,856 4,179
Destination 850 825
Total Price $38,150 $36,235
Total Invoice $35,987 $33,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,765
Model Year20102009
ModelS40Taurus
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$38,150$36,235
Adjustments for Features-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,975$36,235
Total Invoice$35,987$33,057
Adjustments for Features-1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,822$33,057

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102009
ModelS40Taurus
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,890$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1650

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102009
ModelS40Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length176.2 in200.4 in
Width69.7 in74.5 in
Height57.2 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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