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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: $29,895 Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| Difference: $4,235 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,358 Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| Difference: $4,453 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | SEL | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,950 | $43,650 | $26,670 | $30,670 |
| Base Invoice | $29,714 | $40,596 | $24,453 | $28,053 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 180 | 75 | 75 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | ||
| Cargo net | 155 | 155 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,135 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | |||
| Sunroof | 895 | 895 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 168 | 57 | 57 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | ||
| Cargo net | 144 | 144 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 987 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 257 | |||
| Sunroof | 779 | 779 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,205 | 1,025 | 2,400 | 970 |
| Options (change) | 1,122 | 954 | 2,080 | 836 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $34,130 | $45,650 | $29,895 | $32,465 |
| Total Invoice | $31,811 | $42,525 | $27,358 | $29,714 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,880 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,190 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | SEL | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 215/60-17 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $34,130 | $45,650 | $29,895 | $32,465 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,355 | -6,880 | 0 | -740 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,775 | $38,770 | $29,895 | $31,725 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,995 | $0 | $1,830 |
| Total Invoice | $31,811 | $42,525 | $27,358 | $29,714 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,263 | -6,409 | 0 | -677 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,548 | $36,116 | $27,358 | $29,037 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,568 | $0 | $1,679 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | SEL | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,630 | $11,155 | $4,275 | $5,015 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,355 | $6,880 | $0 | $740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,263 | -6,409 | 0 | -677 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 200.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 74.5 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 61.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 3,644 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 41.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
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