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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,310

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $9,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,114

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $9,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S3Taurus
TrimS3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $30,670
Base Invoice $38,224 $28,053
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
All-weather floor mats 180 75
Cargo net 150  
Navigation system   1,995
Sunroof   895
AWD   1,850
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
All-weather floor mats 168 57
Cargo net 139  
Navigation system   1,736
Sunroof   779
AWD   1,664
Options (change) 3,480 4,815
Options (change) 3,236 4,236
Destination 895 825
Total Price $45,475 $36,310
Total Invoice $42,355 $33,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,922
Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S3Taurus
TrimS3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$45,475$36,310
Adjustments for Features-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,985$36,310
Total Invoice$42,355$33,114
Adjustments for Features-2,3190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,036$33,114

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S3Taurus
TrimS3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,715$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3190

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S3Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.9 in
Length175.4 in200.4 in
Width70.7 in74.5 in
Height55.7 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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