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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: $25,540 Ford Taurus SE | ||||
| Difference: $6,180 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,651 Ford Taurus SE | ||||
| Difference: $5,911 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | SE | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,270 | $30,250 | $20,830 | $22,980 |
| Base Invoice | $25,361 | $28,134 | $19,400 | $21,127 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | 995 | ||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 965 | 1,735 | ||
| Front buckets | 125 | |||
| Sunroof | 895 | 895 | ||
| CD player | 150 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | ||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | 886 | ||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 840 | 1,544 | ||
| Front buckets | 112 | |||
| Sunroof | 797 | 797 | ||
| CD player | 134 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 797 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,575 | 3,575 | 4,025 | 3,625 |
| Options (change) | 3,326 | 3,326 | 3,566 | 3,227 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 685 | 685 |
| Total Price | $31,720 | $34,700 | $25,540 | $27,290 |
| Total Invoice | $29,562 | $32,335 | $23,651 | $25,039 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,060 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,003 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | SE | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 153hp V6 | 153hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | A4 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 10 | 140, 10 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $31,720 | $34,700 | $25,540 | $27,290 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,120 | -4,170 | 0 | -1,255 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,600 | $30,530 | $25,540 | $26,035 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,930 | $0 | $495 |
| Total Invoice | $29,562 | $32,335 | $23,651 | $25,039 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,908 | -3,886 | 0 | -1,151 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,654 | $28,449 | $23,651 | $23,888 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,795 | $0 | $237 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | SE | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $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 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cassette player | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $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 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,365 | $6,415 | $2,245 | $3,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,120 | $4,170 | $0 | $1,255 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,908 | -3,886 | 0 | -1,151 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2011 | 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
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 330 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 79% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 330 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 79% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE
| Front buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front buckets | 50 | Yes |
| Console with shifter | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| 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? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
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 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 44% |
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