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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: $45,100 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $2,370 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,086 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $3,842 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Taurus |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,950 | $43,650 | $42,520 |
| Base Invoice | $29,714 | $40,596 | $40,182 |
| Prestige Package | 9,750 | 5,300 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | ||
| Metal pedals | 195 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | ||
| Cargo net | 155 | 155 | |
| Cargo organizer | 75 | 75 | 200 |
| All-weather floor mats | 180 | 90 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | |
| Navigation system | 795 | ||
| Driver Assist Package | 1,995 | ||
| Sunroof | 995 | ||
| Prestige Package | 8,138 | 4,930 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | ||
| Metal pedals | 182 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | ||
| Cargo net | 144 | 144 | |
| Cargo organizer | 70 | 70 | 190 |
| All-weather floor mats | 168 | 86 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | |
| Navigation system | 755 | ||
| Driver Assist Package | 1,895 | ||
| Sunroof | 945 | ||
| Options (change) | 12,175 | 6,105 | 4,075 |
| Options (change) | 10,397 | 5,680 | 3,871 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 875 |
| Total Price | $45,100 | $50,730 | $47,470 |
| Total Invoice | $41,086 | $47,251 | $44,928 |
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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: $945 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,493 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 |
| 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 | S7 | 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 | 245/45-20 |
| Total Price | $45,100 | $50,730 | $47,470 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,600 | -1,425 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,100 | $48,130 | $46,045 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,030 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $41,086 | $47,251 | $44,928 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,422 | -1,349 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,086 | $44,829 | $43,579 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,743 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 |
| 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 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | ||
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,055 | $9,655 | $8,480 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,600 | $1,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,422 | -1,349 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| 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. | 3,970 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? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3750 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 2940 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 2140 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 35% |
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