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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: $38,195

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $6,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,954

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $5,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelS40Taurus
TrimT5 R-DesignSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $39,300
Base Invoice $29,281 $36,254
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Navigation system 1,800 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Sunroof   995
Package 302A / 402A   3,000
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Navigation system 1,692 710
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Sunroof   888
Package 302A / 402A   2,678
Options (change) 6,195 4,790
Options (change) 5,823 4,276
Destination 850 795
Total Price $38,195 $44,885
Total Invoice $35,954 $41,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $625
Model Year20102013
ModelS40Taurus
TrimT5 R-DesignSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$38,195$44,885
Adjustments for Features0-5,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,195$39,730
Total Invoice$35,954$41,325
Adjustments for Features0-4,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,954$36,579

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102013
ModelS40Taurus
TrimT5 R-DesignSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,765$7,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,746

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102013
ModelS40Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length176.2 in202.9 in
Width69.7 in76.2 in
Height57.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,970 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 Volume14.3 ft320.1 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55019%
Total Not Requested237581%

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