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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,480 Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||
| Difference: $6,202 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,911 Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||
| Difference: $5,913 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $38,900 | $27,030 | $29,770 | $30,750 |
| Base Invoice | $36,178 | $24,942 | $27,408 | $28,291 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 180 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 240 | 240 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | |||
| Cargo net | 150 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | 300 | |||
| SYNC | 395 | |||
| Interior Power Package | 295 | |||
| Interior Convenience Package | 595 | |||
| Satellite radio | 195 | 195 | 195 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | |||
| Sunroof | 960 | 960 | 960 | |
| Limited Convenience Package | 255 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 168 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Heated front seats | 467 | 209 | 209 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | |||
| Cargo net | 139 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | 280 | |||
| SYNC | 344 | |||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | |||
| Interior Convenience Package | 518 | |||
| Satellite radio | 170 | 170 | 170 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | |||
| Sunroof | 835 | 835 | 835 | |
| Limited Convenience Package | 222 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,000 | 3,650 | 1,470 | 1,485 |
| Options (change) | 1,864 | 3,169 | 1,271 | 1,284 |
| Destination | 950 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Gas Tax | -4,168 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $37,682 | $31,480 | $32,040 | $33,035 |
| Total Invoice | $34,824 | $28,911 | $29,479 | $30,375 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus X
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,012 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,813 | ||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 150hp I4 PiH | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | S6 | A6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $37,682 | $31,480 | $32,040 | $33,035 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,315 | -125 | 0 | -1,015 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,367 | $31,355 | $32,040 | $32,020 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $685 | $665 |
| Total Invoice | $34,824 | $28,911 | $29,479 | $30,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,215 | -115 | 0 | -933 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,609 | $28,796 | $29,479 | $29,442 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $683 | $646 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver 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 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,355 | $6,165 | $6,040 | $7,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,315 | $125 | $0 | $1,015 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,215 | -115 | 0 | -933 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Taurus X |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 169.8 in | 200.3 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 67.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,617 lb. | 4,034 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.9 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 46.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 9.9 | 47.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.5 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 125 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 29% |
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 47% |
| Interior Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited
| Limited Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 140 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 47% |
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