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Several used vehicles cost less than premium smartphone, report says

Multiple pre-owned vehicle models sell below Apple's $3,199 flagship smartphone price point, according to Jalopnik.

The short version

  • Apple's 2TB iPhone Duo carries a retail price tag of $3,199.[Jalopnik]
  • Jalopnik compiled five pre-owned automobile options priced below that figure, including selections from Ford, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz.[Jalopnik]
  • The evaluated models range from compact luxury sedans and utility vehicles to full-size pickup trucks.[Jalopnik]

Key facts

  • The 2TB iPhone Duo is priced at $3,199.[Jalopnik]
  • The pre-facelift Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 from 2009 to 2011 features a six-cylinder engine generating 231 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque.[Jalopnik]
  • The base first-generation Volvo XC60 includes a 3.2-liter inline-six engine producing 240 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque.[Jalopnik]
  • Base V6 fifth-generation Ford Mustangs (2005-2014) run a 4.0-liter engine outputting 210 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque.[Jalopnik]
  • Twelfth-generation Ford F-150 trucks from 2009 to 2014 can be purchased in the $3,200 range with powertrain options including a 5.4-liter Triton V8, a 5.0-liter V8, or a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6.[Jalopnik]

Sources

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