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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: $36,590

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $2,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,354

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $3,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelA3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.0TSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,270 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $25,361 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Cold Weather Package 500      
Aluminum roof rails 500      
Premium Plus Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
All-weather floor mats 120 75 75 75
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995 1,995
Convenience Package 1,000      
iPod integration -200      
6-speed automated manual 1,480      
AWD 2,100 1,850 1,850 1,850
Panoramic sunroof 1,100      
Interior Convenience Group   595    
SYNC   395    
Satellite radio   195    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Interior Power Package   295    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Cold Weather Package 466      
Aluminum roof rails 466      
Premium Plus Package 1,860      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443      
All-weather floor mats 112 57 57 57
Navigation system 1,860 1,736 1,736 1,736
Convenience Package 930      
iPod integration -186      
6-speed automated manual 1,378      
AWD 1,951 1,666 1,666 1,665
Panoramic sunroof 1,023      
Interior Convenience Group   518    
SYNC   344    
Satellite radio   170    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Interior Power Package   257    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 11,075 7,495 4,880 4,880
Options (change) 10,303 6,571 4,294 4,293
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $39,170 $36,590 $37,035 $38,030
Total Invoice $36,489 $33,354 $33,831 $34,726

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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: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,668
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelA3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.0TSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 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$39,170$36,590$37,035$38,030
Adjustments for Features0-585-585-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,170$36,005$36,450$36,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445$550
Total Invoice$36,489$33,354$33,831$34,726
Adjustments for Features0-533-534-1,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,489$32,821$33,297$33,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$476$558

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2010200920092009
ModelA3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.0TSELEddie 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$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
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
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 bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,830$7,415$7,415$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$585$585$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-533-534-1,347

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20102009
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 Weight3,479 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 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65539%
Total Not Requested102561%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

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-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12563%
Total Not Requested7537%
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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