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Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,050

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $2,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,151

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $1,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010
ModelA3Taurus
Trim3.2 S lineSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,980 $37,770
Base Invoice $31,561 $34,663
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Satellite radio 350  
Navigation system 1,950 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Package 401B   2,000
Cold Weather Package 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Xenon HID headlights 728  
Satellite radio 319  
Navigation system 1,775 1,523
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Package 401B   1,740
Options (change) 5,350 3,750
Options (change) 4,870 3,263
Destination 720 825
Total Price $40,050 $42,345
Total Invoice $37,151 $38,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $520
Model Year20072010
ModelA3Taurus
Trim3.2 S lineSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$40,050$42,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,050$41,165
Total Invoice$37,151$38,751
Adjustments for Features0-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,151$37,671

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072010
ModelA3Taurus
Trim3.2 S lineSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,465$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,080

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072010
ModelA3Taurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.9 in
Length168.7 in202.9 in
Width69.5 in76.2 in
Height56.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft320.1 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 SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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