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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: $47,270

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $13,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,738

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $11,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelA4 / S4Taurus
TrimS4 3.0TSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,400 $42,520
Base Invoice $47,802 $40,182
Warm Weather Package 950  
Driver Assistance Package 1,800  
Prestige Package 4,400  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 80  
All-weather floor mats 190 90
Navigation system   795
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Sunroof   995
Warm Weather Package 884  
Driver Assistance Package 1,674  
Prestige Package 4,092  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 74  
All-weather floor mats 177 86
Navigation system   755
Driver Assist Package   1,895
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 8,495 3,875
Options (change) 7,903 3,681
Destination 975 875
Total Price $60,870 $47,270
Total Invoice $56,680 $44,738

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,589
Model Year20182017
ModelA4 / S4Taurus
TrimS4 3.0TSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine354hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-20
Total Price$60,870$47,270
Adjustments for Features-4,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,195$47,270
Total Invoice$56,680$44,738
Adjustments for Features-4,3530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,327$44,738

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182017
ModelA4 / S4Taurus
TrimS4 3.0TSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Turn assist$25 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Predictive efficiency assist$0 
Road sign information$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,530$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3530

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182017
ModelA4 / S4Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in112.9 in
Length186.1 in202.9 in
Width72.5 in76.2 in
Height56.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,858 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested144060%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

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