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

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,475

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $8,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,717

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $8,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Taurus
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $27,620
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $25,388
Premium Plus Package 4,300    
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550  
Limited Convenience Package     475
Navigation system     1,995
Satellite radio     195
Sunroof     895
Stability control     495
Premium Plus Package 4,000    
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Obstacle detection, rear 511 511  
Limited Convenience Package     413
Navigation system     1,736
Satellite radio     170
Sunroof     779
Stability control     431
Options (change) 7,325 3,025 4,055
Options (change) 6,814 2,814 3,529
Destination 875 875 800
Total Price $40,700 $51,200 $32,475
Total Invoice $37,916 $47,679 $29,717

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,625
Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Taurus
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8M6A6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,700$51,200$32,475
Adjustments for Features-1,690-3,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,010$48,160$32,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,150$0
Total Invoice$37,916$47,679$29,717
Adjustments for Features-1,574-2,8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,342$44,848$29,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,506$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Taurus
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,305$5,655$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$3,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,574-2,8310

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122008
ModelA4 / S4Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.9 in
Length185.2 in200.4 in
Width71.9 in74.5 in
Height56.2 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested155051%
Total Not Requested150049%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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