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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: $46,910

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,133

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelA3 / S3Taurus
TrimS3SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $39,300
Base Invoice $39,527 $36,254
Prestige Package 6,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 150  
All-weather floor mats 180 75
Cargo organizer 70 160
Multicontour seats   595
Package 302A / 402A   3,000
Navigation system   795
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Sunroof   995
Prestige Package 5,718  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 139  
All-weather floor mats 168 67
Cargo organizer 65 143
Multicontour seats   531
Package 302A / 402A   2,678
Navigation system   710
Adaptive cruise control   1,067
Sunroof   888
Options (change) 7,125 6,815
Options (change) 6,626 6,084
Destination 925 795
Total Price $50,550 $46,910
Total Invoice $47,078 $43,133

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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: $3,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,447
Model Year20162013
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$50,550$46,910
Adjustments for Features-5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,015$46,910
Total Invoice$47,078$43,133
Adjustments for Features-4980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,580$43,133

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162013
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$8,790$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4980

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162013
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.4,343 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested160038%
Total Not Requested265062%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95032%
Total Not Requested197568%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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