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IntelliChoice Value Rating
The chart above shows the purchase price versus ownership cost for each car from a specific vehicle class. The cars with better than average ownership cost/purchase price correlations are the best values, and these best value cars are represented by the dots below the curve. (i.e. the cars that have a lower ownership cost compared to its purchase price.) Those cars, which are worse than average or poor values, appear above the curve.
One way to view the graph is to draw a vertical line through any purchase price. You may see several dots that fall on this line - each of which is a car with a similar purchase price. However, notice the difference in ownership costs of each car represented by the vertical position of the dot. Two cars with the same purchase price can have thousands of dollars difference in ownership costs. This is what separates "good value" cars from "poor value" cars.
What is a good car value?
A "good car value" is one whose cost to own and operate is less than expected. The lower the cost to own and operate a car compared to what is expected, the better the value of that car.
But how do we know a car's "expected cost"?
For each car in the class, IntelliChoice plots the car's purchase price against the total five-year cost to own and operate it as determined by IntelliChoice research. Each dot on the above chart represents a specific car. Generally, we find that as the purchase price of the car increases, the cost to own and operate that car increases. This is why the dots on the graph tend to rise upward and to the right. This phenomenon also makes intuitive sense - as the purchase price rises, financing costs tend to rise, as do insurance, depreciation, taxes, and most other car ownership costs.
This is an important concept. It's normal for car ownership costs to rise as purchase price rises. Therefore, we can't just establish one "average" ownership cost number for each class, since cars in the class have different purchase prices. (This is why the "Relative" shown on each chart is different for cars in the same car class.)
Using statistical techniques, IntelliChoice "connects the dots" to form a curve that defines, for this car class, the relationship between the car's purchase price and car's ownership costs. This curve is our "expected cost" curve. The curve defines, for any car in the class, the five-year ownership cost that we would expect to see at each possible purchase price. If every car in the class were an average value, then all the dots would fall exactly on the curve. However, it's rare that any dot is exactly on the curve. Some dots are a little higher or lower, and some are a lot higher or lower. The dots that are a little lower are better than average car values, while the dots that are a lot lower are excellent car values (A dot that is a lot lower than the curve has ownership costs much lower than expected for a car of its purchase price). Conversely, a dot a little higher than the curve is a poorer than average car value, while a dot that is much higher than the curve is a poor car value.
Value is a relative term, not an absolute term. It is performing better than the logical expectation.
So is a Mercedes-Benz E320 expensive to own and operate? Certainly in an absolute sense. Most other cars cost less. But, when its cost to own and operate is plotted against cars with comparable invoice prices, the E320 costs less. So the E320 is not expensive to own and operate - it is a good car value. The Mercedes does not have low ownership costs, but it has low ownership costs for its invoice price.
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2008 Ford F-150 Styleside Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Packages & Options
2008 Ford F-150 Styleside Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Packages
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535
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Trailer Tow Pkg, Class IV
- $350
Trailer towing preparation includes tow hook; 7-Pin trailer wiring harness; Heavy duty alternate suspension; Heavy duty battery; Auxiliary transmission cooler
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61A
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Deluxe Mirror Package
- $245
Driver power heated door mirrors with automatic operation indicator lights, passenger power heated door mirrors indicator lights; Automatic operation rear view mirror
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2008 Ford F-150 Styleside Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Options
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153
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License Plate Bracket
- $0
Licence plate bracket
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16A
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All Weather Floor Mats
- $50
Plastic/rubber floor mats
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17P
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Power Adjustable Pedals
- $120
Height adjustable pedals
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18E
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Running Boards, Black Tubular
- $300
Black side tube step; Excludes: [18F] Running Boards, 4" Stainless Steel Tubular
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18F
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Running Boards, 4" Stainless Steel Tubular
- $350
Chrome side tube step; Excludes: [18E] Running Boards, Black Tubular
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41H
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Heater, Engine Block (Fleet)
- $90
Block heater
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422
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California Emissions System
- $0
Emission control level California
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433
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Window, Sliding Rear
- $125
Sliding rear window
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44M
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5-Speed Manual Transmission
- $0
Manual five-speed transmission with shift lever on floor, 3.900:1 first gear ratio, 2.250:1 second gear ratio, 1.490:1 third gear ratio, 1.000:1 fourth gear ratio and 0.800:1 fifth gear ratio 44M; Requires: [992] 4.2L EFI V-6 Engine
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44Q
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Electronic 4-Speed Automatic O/D Transmission
- $1,095
Automatic four-speed heavy duty transmission with lock-up, electronic control and shift lever on column 44Q; Requires: [X19] Optional Axle Ratio (3.55); Or [X26] Optional Axle Ratio (3.73); Or [XH9] 3.55 Limited Slip Rear Axle; Or [XB6] 3.73 Limited Slip Rear Axle
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50R
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Rear Cargo Storage Unit
- $45
Below seat storage under rear seat
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50S
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Power Code Remote Start System (Dealer)
- $455
Remote engine starter; Requires: [44Q] Electronic 4-Speed Automatic O/D Transmission
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54P
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Side Mirrors, Manual Telescoping Trailer Tow w/Power Glass
- $220
Recreational door mirrors; Driver power heated door mirrors with automatic operation indicator lights, passenger power heated door mirrors indicator lights; Door entry light
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57Q
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Rear Window Defroster
- $150
Rear window with defogger
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586
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In-Dash CDX6 w/AM/FM Stereo/MP3
- $300
Audio system with Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3; Disc autochanger dashboard and 6
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595
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Fog Lamps
- $140
Front fog lights
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60K
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Keyless Entry Keypad, Driver's
- $75
Digital keypad power locks
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64F
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Wheels, 17" Machined Aluminum w/Painted Accents
- $100
Front and rear alloy wheels with 17 inch rim diam, 7.5 inch rim width and partial wheel covers
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67A
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Traction Control
- $195
Electronic traction control via engine management
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68D
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Cargo Management System Accessory - Pickup Box Bed Divider
- $150
Pickup box bed divider; Requires: [68M] Cargo Management System
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68H
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Cargo Management System Accessory - Pickup Box Front Header Bar
- $85
Pickup box front header bar; Requires: [68M] Cargo Management System
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68L
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Cargo Management System Accessory - Pickup Box Load Bars
- $120
Pickup Box Load Bars; Requires: [68M] Cargo Management System
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68M
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Cargo Management System
- $190
4 tie-down cleats
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68S
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Cargo Management System Accessory - Pickup Box Storage Bins
- $295
Pickup box front header bar; Requires: [68M] Cargo Management System
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76C
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Reverse Camera System
- $450
Parking distance sensors rear and camera
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76R
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Reverse Sensing System
- $245
Parking distance sensors rear and radar; Requires: [535] Trailer Tow Pkg, Class IV
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91S
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio
- $195
Audio system with satellite
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942
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Daytime Running Lamps (Fleet)
- $45
Day time running lights
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954
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Paint, Lower Two-Tone
- $250
Two-tone gloss paint; Body color front and rear bumpers; Excludes: [J004] Standard Paint Type And [J005] Standard Paint Type And [J003] Standard Paint Type
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96E
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Chrome Slip-On Exhaust Tip (Dealer)
- $130
Chrome Slip-On Exhaust Tip
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96H
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Chrome Bug Shield (Dealer)
- $115
Chrome Bug Shield
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96S
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SportLiner - Marine Carpet Bed Rug (Dealer)
- $410
SportLiner - Marine carpet bed rug; Pickup bed insert liner
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992
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4.2L EFI V-6 Engine
- $0
4,196 cc 4.2 liters V 6 front longitudinal engine with 96.8 mm bore, 95.0 mm stroke, 9.2 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder 992; If: [17P] Power Adjustable Pedals; Requires: [44Q] Electronic 4-Speed Automatic O/D Transmission; Excludes: [99W] 4.6L EFI V-8 Engine And [995] 5.4L 3V EFI V-8 Engine And [99V] 5.4L Flex Fuel 3V EFI V-8 Engine
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995
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5.4L 3V EFI V-8 Engine
- $1,645
5,409 cc 5.4 liters V 8 front longitudinal engine with 90.2 mm bore, 105.8 mm stroke, 9.0 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead cam and three valves per cylinder 995; Power: 224 kW , 300 HP SAE @ 5,000 rpm; 365 ft lb , 495 Nm SAE @ 3,750 rpm; Auxiliary transmission cooler; Requires: [44Q] Electronic 4-Speed Automatic O/D Transmission; Excludes: [992] 4.2L EFI V-6 Engine And [99W] 4.6L EFI V-8 Engine And [99V] 5.4L Flex Fuel 3V EFI V-8 Engine
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99V
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5.4L Flex Fuel 3V EFI V-8 Engine
- $1,645
5,409 cc 5.4 liters V 8 front longitudinal engine with 90.2 mm bore, 105.8 mm stroke, 9.0 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead cam and three valves per cylinder 995; Power: 224 kW , 300 HP SAE @ 5,000 rpm; 365 ft lb , 495 Nm SAE @ 3,750 rpm; E85 fuel; Auxiliary transmission cooler; Requires: [44Q] Electronic 4-Speed Automatic O/D Transmission; Excludes: [992] 4.2L EFI V-6 Engine And [99W] 4.6L EFI V-8 Engine And [995] 5.4L 3V EFI V-8 Engine
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99W
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4.6L EFI V-8 Engine
- $750
4,601 cc 4.6 liters V 8 front longitudinal engine with 90.2 mm bore, 90.0 mm stroke, 9.3 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder 99W; Power: 185 kW , 248 HP SAE @ 4,750 rpm; 294 ft lb , 399 Nm SAE @ 4,000 rpm; Requires: [44Q] Electronic 4-Speed Automatic O/D Transmission; Excludes: [992] 4.2L EFI V-6 Engine And [995] 5.4L 3V EFI V-8 Engine And [99V] 5.4L Flex Fuel 3V EFI V-8 Engine
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J003
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Standard Paint Type
- $0
Metallic paint; Excludes: [J004] Standard Paint Type And [J005] Standard Paint Type And [954] Paint, Lower Two-Tone
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J004
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Standard Paint Type
- $0
Black paint; Excludes: [J005] Standard Paint Type And [954] Paint, Lower Two-Tone And [J003] Standard Paint Type
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J005
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Standard Paint Type
- $0
Gloss paint; Excludes: [J004] Standard Paint Type And [954] Paint, Lower Two-Tone And [J003] Standard Paint Type
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T73
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P255/65R17 OWL A/S Tires (4)
- $325
Front and rear all seasons tires with 255 mm tire width, 65% tire profile, S tire rating and outline white letters; Spacesaver steel rim under body spare wheel
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X19
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Optional Axle Ratio (3.55)
- $0
3.550:1 axle ratio; Excludes: [XH9] 3.55 Limited Slip Rear Axle And [X26] Optional Axle Ratio (3.73) And [XB6] 3.73 Limited Slip Rear Axle
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X26
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Optional Axle Ratio (3.73)
- $50
3.730:1 axle ratio; Excludes: [X19] Optional Axle Ratio (3.55) And [XH9] 3.55 Limited Slip Rear Axle And [XB6] 3.73 Limited Slip Rear Axle
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XB6
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3.73 Limited Slip Rear Axle
- $300
Rear mechanical limited slip differential; 3.730:1 axle ratio; Excludes: [X19] Optional Axle Ratio (3.55) And [XH9] 3.55 Limited Slip Rear Axle And [X26] Optional Axle Ratio (3.73)
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XH9
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3.55 Limited Slip Rear Axle
- $300
Rear mechanical limited slip differential; 3.550:1 axle ratio; Excludes: [X19] Optional Axle Ratio (3.55) And [X26] Optional Axle Ratio (3.73) And [XB6] 3.73 Limited Slip Rear Axle
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