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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,845

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,186

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Taurus
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,300 $48,610 $66,910 $37,770
Base Invoice $33,761 $45,207 $62,227 $34,663
Convenience Package 1,700 2,125    
S Line Package 900      
Cold Weather Package 550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500    
iPod integration 0 0 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400    
Navigation system 2,100 1,950   1,450
Heated second row seats   225    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0    
Premium Package     4,000  
Package 402B       2,800
Convenience Package 1,580 1,977    
S Line Package 838      
Cold Weather Package 512      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325    
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466    
iPod integration 0 0 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 373 373    
Navigation system 1,953 1,813   1,262
Heated second row seats   209    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0    
Premium Package     3,720  
Package 402B       2,436
Options (change) 6,975 6,025 4,000 4,250
Options (change) 6,490 5,606 3,720 3,698
Destination 775 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $44,050 $57,110 $73,785 $42,845
Total Invoice $41,026 $53,288 $68,822 $39,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,268
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Taurus
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10215, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$44,050$57,110$73,785$42,845
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,550-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,050$56,160$72,235$40,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,110$28,185$0
Total Invoice$41,026$53,288$68,822$39,186
Adjustments for Features0-886-1,446-2,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,026$52,402$67,376$36,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,376$26,350$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Taurus
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,740$4,690$5,290$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,550$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-886-1,446-2,428

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082010
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.9 in
Length180.6 in202.9 in
Width69.8 in76.2 in
Height56.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140084%
Total Not Requested27516%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested177578%
Total Not Requested50022%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested162552%
Total Not Requested152548%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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