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Audi A3 / S3 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 / S3 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,325 Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| Difference: $7,320 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070 Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| Difference: $7,212 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | Taurus |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,900 | $32,600 | $33,200 | $41,100 | $22,980 |
| Base Invoice | $27,808 | $30,318 | $30,876 | $38,224 | $21,127 |
| Convenience Package | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | ||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | ||||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 697 | 697 | 697 | 697 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | 2,371 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 | |
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | ||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | ||||
| Sunroof | 797 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,850 | 3,850 | 3,850 | 1,300 | 3,660 |
| Options (change) | 3,579 | 3,579 | 3,579 | 1,208 | 3,258 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 685 |
| Total Price | $34,645 | $37,345 | $37,945 | $43,295 | $27,325 |
| Total Invoice | $32,282 | $34,792 | $35,350 | $40,327 | $25,070 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,305 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,471 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | Taurus |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 153hp V6 |
| Transmission | S6 | S6 | S6 | S6 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | ?, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $34,645 | $37,345 | $37,945 | $43,295 | $27,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,015 | -4,015 | -5,715 | -6,990 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,630 | $33,330 | $32,230 | $36,305 | $27,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $1,600 | $5,675 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $32,282 | $34,792 | $35,350 | $40,327 | $25,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,741 | -3,741 | -5,324 | -6,511 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,541 | $31,051 | $30,026 | $33,816 | $25,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,510 | $1,485 | $5,275 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | Taurus |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,790 | $6,790 | $8,490 | $9,765 | $2,775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,015 | $4,015 | $5,715 | $6,990 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,741 | -3,741 | -5,324 | -6,511 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 108.5 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 197.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,176 lb. | 3,344 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 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 | 36.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 56.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 38.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 175 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 61% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1315 | 85% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 175 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 61% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1315 | 85% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 175 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 61% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1315 | 85% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 65% |
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 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 13% |
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