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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: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelS40S40Taurus
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $37,770
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $34,663
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Package 402B     2,800
Navigation system     1,450
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Proximity key 423 423  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Package 402B     2,436
Navigation system     1,262
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 4,250
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 3,698
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $42,845
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $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: $3,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,201
Model Year201120112010
ModelS40S40Taurus
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5365hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$36,425$38,025$42,845
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$39,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$39,186
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$36,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201120112010
ModelS40S40Taurus
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$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$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,865$3,090$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,693

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,364 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 Volume14.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested195087%
Total Not Requested30013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested150048%
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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