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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,815 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $1,460 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,887 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $543 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2010 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Taurus |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,200 | $42,900 | $37,770 |
| Base Invoice | $29,016 | $39,898 | $34,663 |
| Prestige Package | 8,950 | 5,500 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | ||
| Metal pedals | 195 | ||
| Cargo net | 150 | 150 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | |
| Cargo organizer | 70 | 70 | 160 |
| All-weather floor mats | 180 | 180 | 75 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,195 | ||
| Package 402B | 2,800 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,450 | ||
| Prestige Package | 8,325 | 5,116 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | ||
| Metal pedals | 181 | ||
| Cargo net | 139 | 139 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | |
| Cargo organizer | 65 | 65 | 139 |
| All-weather floor mats | 168 | 168 | 65 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,040 | ||
| Package 402B | 2,436 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,262 | ||
| Options (change) | 10,665 | 6,770 | 5,680 |
| Options (change) | 9,921 | 6,298 | 4,942 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 825 |
| Total Price | $42,815 | $50,620 | $44,275 |
| Total Invoice | $39,887 | $47,146 | $40,430 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,220 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,251 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2010 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Taurus |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | S7 | S6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $42,815 | $50,620 | $44,275 |
| Adjustments for Features | -760 | -3,635 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,055 | $46,985 | $44,275 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,930 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $39,887 | $47,146 | $40,430 |
| Adjustments for Features | -708 | -3,386 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,179 | $43,760 | $40,430 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,581 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2010 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Taurus |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $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 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,515 | $10,390 | $6,755 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $760 | $3,635 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -708 | -3,386 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2017 | 2010 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 4,016 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2665 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 4125 | 61% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1715 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 2775 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 402B | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 38% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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