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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: $36,235

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,057

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelA3Taurus
Trim3.2Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,875 $30,670
Base Invoice $33,364 $28,053
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 1,950 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Sunroof   895
AWD   1,850
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,813 1,736
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Sunroof   779
AWD   1,664
Options (change) 4,025 4,740
Options (change) 3,743 4,179
Destination 825 825
Total Price $40,725 $36,235
Total Invoice $37,932 $33,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,488
Model Year20092009
ModelA3Taurus
Trim3.2Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$40,725$36,235
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,310$36,235
Total Invoice$37,932$33,057
Adjustments for Features-3870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,545$33,057

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092009
ModelA3Taurus
Trim3.2Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat $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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,815$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3870

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092009
ModelA3Taurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.9 in
Length168.7 in200.4 in
Width69.5 in74.5 in
Height56.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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