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Volvo V50 vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,355

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,575

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelV50V50MustangMustangMustang
TrimT5T5 R-DesignV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $25,705 $32,245 $47,155
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $23,704 $29,590 $42,538
Preferred Package 2,000        
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 525 525 525
Leather seating surfaces   200 0    
Pony Package     750    
Comfort Group     575 575  
Interior Upgrade Package     460 460  
Safety and Security Package     995    
Navigation system     1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio     195 195 195
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     65    
iPod integration     295 295 295
Rear spoiler       0  
Alarm       325  
Preferred Package 1,880        
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 457 457 457
Leather seating surfaces   188 0    
Pony Package     653    
Comfort Group     500 500  
Interior Upgrade Package     400 400  
Safety and Security Package     866    
Navigation system     1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio     170 170 170
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     37    
iPod integration     257 257 257
Rear spoiler       0  
Alarm       283  
Options (change) 5,350 3,550 5,855 4,370 3,010
Options (change) 5,029 3,337 5,076 3,803 2,620
Destination 875 875 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,225 $37,275 $32,355 $37,410 $52,260
Total Invoice $33,164 $35,091 $29,575 $34,188 $47,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,731
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelV50V50MustangMustangMustang
TrimT5T5 R-DesignV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5227hp I5210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12500, 6500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$35,225$37,275$32,355$37,410$52,260
Adjustments for Features-985-1,460-75-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,240$35,815$32,280$37,035$52,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$4,755$19,980
Total Invoice$33,164$35,091$29,575$34,188$47,253
Adjustments for Features-927-1,374-69-3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,237$33,717$29,506$33,845$47,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$4,339$17,747

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelV50V50MustangMustangMustang
TrimT5T5 R-DesignV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
5-speed manual  $0$0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Stability control$400$400   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Roof rails $250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Cloth convertible top (optional material)    $0
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge    $75
Compass $0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,105$6,580$5,195$5,495$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$1,460$75$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-927-1,374-69-3430

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20112008
ModelV50Mustang
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length178.0 in187.6 in
Width69.7 in73.9 in
Height58.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,477 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in45.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft39.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft39.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested105047%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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