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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: $45,030

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,110

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3Taurus
TrimS3SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $38,155
Base Invoice $38,224 $35,025
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo net 150  
All-weather floor mats 180 75
Cargo organizer 70 160
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Cargo net 139  
All-weather floor mats 168 65
Cargo organizer 65 139
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Options (change) 8,250 6,080
Options (change) 7,673 5,290
Destination 895 795
Total Price $50,245 $45,030
Total Invoice $46,792 $41,110

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,312
Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3Taurus
TrimS3SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$50,245$45,030
Adjustments for Features-2,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,700$45,030
Total Invoice$46,792$41,110
Adjustments for Features-2,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,422$41,110

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3Taurus
TrimS3SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,415$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3700

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.9 in
Length175.4 in202.9 in
Width70.7 in76.2 in
Height55.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft320.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested200057%
Total Not Requested150043%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested150048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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