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Volvo V50 vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,505

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelV50Taurus XTaurus X
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,715 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $27,932 $27,408 $28,291
Premium Package 2,480    
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 2,205 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350    
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   240  
Sunroof   960 960
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   695 695
Premium Package 2,132    
Climate Package 580    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Navigation system 1,896 1,736 1,736
AWD 1,739 1,665 1,664
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161    
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   209  
Sunroof   835 835
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   605 605
Options (change) 9,035 5,935 5,695
Options (change) 7,916 5,220 5,010
Destination 745 800 800
Total Price $39,495 $36,505 $37,245
Total Invoice $36,593 $33,428 $34,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,875
Model Year200820082008
ModelV50Taurus XTaurus X
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$39,495$36,505$37,245
Adjustments for Features0-760-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,495$35,745$35,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0
Total Invoice$36,593$33,428$34,101
Adjustments for Features0-696-1,383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,593$32,732$32,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$14$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year200820082008
ModelV50Taurus XTaurus X
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$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  
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,640$6,400$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-696-1,383

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20082008
ModelV50Taurus X
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length177.7 in200.3 in
Width69.7 in74.9 in
Height57.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.447.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested265079%
Total Not Requested70021%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

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

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