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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: $27,290

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,039

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelA3A3Taurus
Trim2.0T3.2SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $22,980
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $21,127
S Line Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Sunroof     895
S Line Package 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Sunroof     797
Options (change) 3,575 1,575 3,625
Options (change) 3,324 1,464 3,227
Destination 825 825 685
Total Price $31,320 $38,275 $27,290
Total Invoice $29,184 $35,653 $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: $2,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,687
Model Year200920092006
ModelA3A3Taurus
Trim2.0T3.2SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionM6S6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$31,320$38,275$27,290
Adjustments for Features-1,565-5,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,755$33,185$27,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,430$0
Total Invoice$29,184$35,653$25,039
Adjustments for Features-1,458-4,7410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,726$30,912$25,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,186$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920092006
ModelA3A3Taurus
Trim2.0T3.2SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr 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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,640$8,165$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$5,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,458-4,7410

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092006
ModelA3Taurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in108.5 in
Length168.7 in197.6 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested53042%
Total Not Requested72558%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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