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Volvo V50 vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,425

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,989

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelV50MKZ
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $34,755
Base Invoice $33,370 $32,677
Navigation system 2,205  
Climate Package 675  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Package 102A   5,695
AWD   1,890
Aluminum trim   195
Navigation system 2,073  
Climate Package 634  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Package 102A   5,069
AWD   1,757
Aluminum trim   174
Options (change) 5,100 7,780
Options (change) 4,794 7,000
Destination 825 875
Total Price $41,425 $43,410
Total Invoice $38,989 $40,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $414
Model Year20092012
ModelV50MKZ
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5263hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$41,425$43,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,425$42,180
Total Invoice$38,989$40,552
Adjustments for Features0-1,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,989$39,403

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092012
ModelV50MKZ
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,765$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,149

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092012
ModelV50MKZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.4 in
Length178.0 in190.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height57.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Aluminum trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Aluminum trim100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested262568%
Total Not Requested124032%

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