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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: $35,090

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,694

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,385

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelA3A3Taurus
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $29,950 $42,770
Base Invoice $25,361 $27,853 $40,418
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,000 1,000  
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 90
iPod integration -200 -200  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 795
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof     995
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Convenience Package 930 930  
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 112 86
iPod integration -186 -186  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 755
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Sunroof     945
Options (change) 6,995 6,995 1,880
Options (change) 6,508 6,508 1,786
Destination 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $35,090 $36,470 $45,525
Total Invoice $32,694 $33,886 $43,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,362
Model Year201020102018
ModelA3A3Taurus
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D365hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-20
Total Price$35,090$36,470$45,525
Adjustments for Features0-950-6,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,090$35,520$39,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0
Total Invoice$32,694$33,886$43,079
Adjustments for Features0-883-6,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,694$33,003$37,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201020102018
ModelA3A3Taurus
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,215$4,165$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-6,023

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102018
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 Weight3,264 lb.3,970 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 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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