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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: $35,470 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $3,505 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,677 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $3,623 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | 3.2 S line | SEL | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,915 | $29,080 | $34,280 |
| Base Invoice | $32,471 | $26,827 | $31,624 |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 795 | 795 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 435 | ||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 450 | ||
| Package 201A | 1,150 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,495 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | 275 | |
| AWD | 1,850 | 1,850 | |
| Navigation system | 1,813 | 710 | 710 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 418 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 405 | ||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 418 | ||
| Package 201A | 1,027 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 245 | 245 | |
| AWD | 1,708 | 1,708 | |
| Options (change) | 3,285 | 5,565 | 2,920 |
| Options (change) | 3,054 | 5,025 | 2,663 |
| Destination | 775 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $38,975 | $35,470 | $38,025 |
| Total Invoice | $36,300 | $32,677 | $35,112 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,245 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,305 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | 3.2 S line | SEL | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 250hp V6 | 288hp V6 | 288hp V6 |
| Transmission | S6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/25 MPG | 18/26 MPG | 18/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 235/55-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $38,975 | $35,470 | $38,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -740 | -2,255 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,975 | $34,730 | $35,770 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,040 |
| Total Invoice | $36,300 | $32,677 | $35,112 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -682 | -2,082 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,300 | $31,995 | $33,030 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,035 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | 3.2 S line | SEL | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, power | $200 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,590 | $5,330 | $6,845 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $740 | $2,255 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -682 | -2,082 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,660 lb. | 4,196 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 2% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
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