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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,350

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $5,332

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $5,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimA3 e-tronSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,900 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $36,178 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
All-weather floor mats 180 75 75 75
Heated front seats 500 240    
Universal garage door opener 295      
Cargo net 150      
Aluminum roof rails 300      
Interior Power Package   295    
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Satellite radio   195    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536      
All-weather floor mats 168 57 57 57
Heated front seats 467 209    
Universal garage door opener 274      
Cargo net 139      
Aluminum roof rails 280      
Interior Power Package   257    
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Satellite radio   170    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 2,000 3,255 1,035 1,035
Options (change) 1,864 2,825 892 892
Destination 950 825 825 825
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 0
Total Price $37,682 $32,350 $33,190 $34,185
Total Invoice $34,824 $29,608 $30,429 $31,325

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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: $4,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,001
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimA3 e-tronSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4 PiH263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$37,682$32,350$33,190$34,185
Adjustments for Features-1,3150-200-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,367$32,350$32,990$33,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$640$745
Total Invoice$34,824$29,608$30,429$31,325
Adjustments for Features-1,2150-183-999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,609$29,608$30,246$30,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$638$718

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2017200920092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimA3 e-tronSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr 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$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 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
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   
Vehicle health reports  $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
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   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
HD radio$50   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $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$7,430$6,115$6,315$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$0$200$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2150-183-999

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Taurus X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in112.9 in
Length169.8 in200.3 in
Width70.3 in74.9 in
Height56.1 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
9.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.947.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested25053%
Total Not Requested22547%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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