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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: $35,435

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,020

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelA3A3TaurusTaurus
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $29,635 $35,025
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75 75
iPod integration -200 -200    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,850 1,850
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Sunroof     995  
Package 303A     2,800  
Package 401A       2,000
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
All-weather floor mats 112 112 65 65
iPod integration -186 -186    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,610 1,610
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Sunroof     866  
Package 303A     2,436  
Package 401A       1,740
Options (change) 7,270 7,270 5,720 3,925
Options (change) 6,764 6,764 4,977 3,415
Destination 895 895 795 795
Total Price $35,435 $38,415 $38,670 $42,875
Total Invoice $33,020 $35,793 $35,407 $39,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $158
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelA3A3TaurusTaurus
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$35,435$38,415$38,670$42,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,780-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,435$37,365$35,890$39,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$3,130
Total Invoice$33,020$35,793$35,407$39,235
Adjustments for Features0-978-2,545-3,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,020$34,815$32,862$35,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$2,845

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelA3A3TaurusTaurus
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,790$4,840$6,570$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,780$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-2,545-3,528

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132012
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.4,016 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

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
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

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested237592%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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