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Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus 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 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,290 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $3,815 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,039 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $3,943 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $25,930 | $34,915 | $22,980 |
| Base Invoice | $24,115 | $32,471 | $21,127 |
| S Line Package | 2,500 | ||
| Convenience Package | 350 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | ||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | ||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||
| S Line Package | 2,326 | ||
| Convenience Package | 325 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 418 | 418 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | |
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | ||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | ||
| Sunroof | 797 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,400 | 1,550 | 3,625 |
| Options (change) | 4,092 | 1,441 | 3,227 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 685 |
| Total Price | $31,105 | $37,240 | $27,290 |
| Total Invoice | $28,982 | $34,687 | $25,039 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,175 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,415 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 153hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 10 | 195, 10 | ?, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $31,105 | $37,240 | $27,290 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,640 | -4,740 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,465 | $32,500 | $27,290 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,035 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $28,982 | $34,687 | $25,039 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,528 | -4,415 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,454 | $30,272 | $25,039 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,818 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,440 | $7,540 | $2,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,640 | $4,740 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,528 | -4,415 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 108.5 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 197.6 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 3,344 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 56.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 38.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1580 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 40% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 18% |
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