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Volvo S40 vs. Mercury Sable Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Mercury Sable Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,135

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $3,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,467

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $3,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelS40S40SableSable
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $23,935 $27,725
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $22,096 $25,508
Preferred Package 2,000      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 295 295
Leather seating surfaces   200 895  
SYNC     395  
Security Package     695  
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.     795  
Satellite radio     195 195
Sunroof     895 895
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Heated front seats     240  
Stability control       495
Preferred Package 1,880      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 257 257
Leather seating surfaces   188 779  
SYNC     344  
Security Package     605  
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.     692  
Satellite radio     170 170
Sunroof     779 779
Navigation system     1,736 1,736
Heated front seats     209  
Stability control       431
Options (change) 5,850 4,050 6,400 3,875
Options (change) 5,499 3,807 5,571 3,373
Destination 875 875 800 800
Total Price $34,475 $36,075 $31,135 $32,400
Total Invoice $32,459 $33,963 $28,467 $29,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercury Sable

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,895
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelS40S40SableSable
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/60-17225/60-18
Total Price$34,475$36,075$31,135$32,400
Adjustments for Features-1,165-1,3900-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,310$34,685$31,135$32,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$900
Total Invoice$32,459$33,963$28,467$29,681
Adjustments for Features-1,097-1,3090-334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,362$32,654$28,467$29,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$880

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelS40S40SableSable
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,040$3,265$1,875$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$1,390$0$365
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,097-1,3090-334

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year20112008
ModelS40Sable
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length176.2 in202.1 in
Width69.7 in74.5 in
Height57.2 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,670 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 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 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested205091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Mercury Sable

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%

Option Package Details
Mercury Sable Premier

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

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