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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: $33,815

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,511

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelA3A3Taurus
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $39,300
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $36,254
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75
iPod integration -200 -200  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 710
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 112 67
iPod integration -186 -186  
Options (change) 5,670 5,670 870
Options (change) 5,275 5,275 777
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $33,815 $36,795 $40,965
Total Invoice $31,511 $34,284 $37,826

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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: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,947
Model Year201120112013
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)225/45-17225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$33,815$36,795$40,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,815$35,745$36,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0
Total Invoice$31,511$34,284$37,826
Adjustments for Features0-978-4,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,511$33,306$33,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201120112013
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 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
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 
Curve control  $50
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,800$2,850$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-4,368

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112013
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?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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