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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: $40,095

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,740

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $2,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelV50Taurus
TrimT5 R-DesignSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,050 $38,155
Base Invoice $31,067 $35,035
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Package 402A   3,100
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Navigation system 1,692 1,349
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Package 402A   2,697
Options (change) 6,195 4,650
Options (change) 5,823 4,046
Destination 850 795
Total Price $40,095 $43,600
Total Invoice $37,740 $39,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $188
Model Year20102011
ModelV50Taurus
TrimT5 R-DesignSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$40,095$43,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,095$41,470
Total Invoice$37,740$39,876
Adjustments for Features0-1,948
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,740$37,928

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102011
ModelV50Taurus
TrimT5 R-DesignSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,105$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,948

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102011
ModelV50Taurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length178.0 in202.9 in
Width69.7 in76.2 in
Height57.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,322 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 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
12.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested175056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested65088%
Total Not Requested9012%

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