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Volvo V50 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,327

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $643

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,301

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $1,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelV50TaurusTaurus
TrimT5LimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,715 $34,460 $40,275
Base Invoice $27,932 $32,565 $38,060
Premium Package 2,480    
Climate Package 412    
Navigation system 2,205 795 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Proximity key 450    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350    
Sunroof   995 995
Package 301A / 401A   2,150 2,000
Polished alloy wheels   695  
Premium Package 2,132    
Climate Package 354    
Navigation system 1,896 755 755
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Proximity key 387    
Blind spot warning system 598    
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161    
Sunroof   945 945
Package 301A / 401A   2,044 1,900
Polished alloy wheels   660  
Options (change) 8,867 4,635 3,790
Options (change) 7,624 4,404 3,600
Destination 745 875 875
Total Price $39,327 $39,970 $44,940
Total Invoice $36,301 $37,844 $42,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $722
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $251
Model Year200820162016
ModelV50TaurusTaurus
TrimT5LimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$39,327$39,970$44,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,365-3,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,327$38,605$41,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,395
Total Invoice$36,301$37,844$42,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,292-3,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,301$36,552$38,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,254

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820162016
ModelV50TaurusTaurus
TrimT5LimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,280$5,645$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,365$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,292-3,729

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082016
ModelV50Taurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length177.7 in202.9 in
Width69.7 in76.2 in
Height57.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,327 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 Headroom38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested165085%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested157584%

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