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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: $34,460

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $955

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,450

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelA3Taurus
Trim2.0TLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,670
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,053
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
iPod integration -200  
Navigation system 2,000 1,995
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Sunroof   895
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 57
iPod integration -186  
Navigation system 1,860 1,736
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Sunroof   779
Options (change) 7,270 2,965
Options (change) 6,764 2,572
Destination 875 825
Total Price $35,415 $34,460
Total Invoice $33,000 $31,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,993
Model Year20122009
ModelA3Taurus
Trim2.0TLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionM6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$35,415$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,415$33,975
Total Invoice$33,000$31,450
Adjustments for Features0-443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,000$31,007

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122009
ModelA3Taurus
Trim2.0TLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
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 
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 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
iPod integration$100 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Total Value of Features$3,915$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-443

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,263 lb.3,643 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested65541%
Total Not Requested92559%
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%
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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