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Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,120

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $3,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,953

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $3,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelA3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3.2 S lineSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,980 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $31,561 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Cold Weather Package 700      
Navigation system 1,950 1,995 1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450      
Satellite radio 350 195    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100      
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Interior Power Package   295    
Sunroof   960 960 960
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Cold Weather Package 637      
Navigation system 1,775 1,736 1,736 1,736
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410      
Satellite radio 319 170    
Bluetooth cell phone link 396      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001      
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Interior Power Package   257    
Sunroof   835 835 835
AWD   1,666 1,666 1,665
Options (change) 4,985 7,025 4,805 4,805
Options (change) 4,538 6,170 4,237 4,236
Destination 720 825 825 825
Total Price $39,685 $36,120 $36,960 $37,955
Total Invoice $36,819 $32,953 $33,774 $34,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,888
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelA3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3.2 S lineSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$39,685$36,120$36,960$37,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,120-1,270-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,685$35,000$35,690$35,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690$795
Total Invoice$36,819$32,953$33,774$34,669
Adjustments for Features0-1,022-1,161-1,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,819$31,931$32,613$32,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$682$765

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2006200920092009
ModelA3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3.2 S lineSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$6,255$7,375$7,525$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,120$1,270$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,022-1,161-1,973

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20062009
ModelA3Taurus X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in112.9 in
Length168.7 in200.3 in
Width69.5 in74.9 in
Height56.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.147.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10021%
Total Not Requested37579%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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