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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus X 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 A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,260 Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||
| Difference: $68,185 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,209 Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||
| Difference: $64,058 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $87,200 | $134,500 | $27,030 | $29,770 | $30,750 |
| Base Invoice | $81,096 | $125,087 | $24,942 | $27,408 | $28,291 |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 11,250 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | ||||
| Comfort Package | 2,000 | ||||
| SYNC | 395 | ||||
| Interior Power Package | 295 | ||||
| Interior Convenience Package | 595 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||
| Second-row high console | 95 | 95 | |||
| Satellite radio | 195 | 195 | 195 | ||
| Heated front seats | 240 | 240 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 995 | 995 | 995 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | 295 | |||
| Sunroof | 960 | 960 | 960 | ||
| Power liftgate | 475 | 475 | |||
| Limited Ultimate Package | 825 | ||||
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 10,463 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,209 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | ||||
| Comfort Package | 1,860 | ||||
| SYNC | 344 | ||||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | ||||
| Interior Convenience Package | 518 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | 1,736 | 1,736 | ||
| Second-row high console | 83 | 83 | |||
| Satellite radio | 170 | 170 | 170 | ||
| Heated front seats | 209 | 209 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 866 | 866 | 866 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 257 | 257 | |||
| Sunroof | 835 | 835 | 835 | ||
| Power liftgate | 413 | 413 | |||
| Limited Ultimate Package | 718 | ||||
| Options (change) | 15,350 | 0 | 7,430 | 5,250 | 4,970 |
| Options (change) | 14,276 | 0 | 6,467 | 4,569 | 4,325 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $103,445 | $137,495 | $35,260 | $35,820 | $36,520 |
| Total Invoice | $96,267 | $128,082 | $32,209 | $32,777 | $33,416 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus X
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,255 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,884 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 420hp V8 | 500hp W12 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | A6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 265/40-20 | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $103,445 | $137,495 | $35,260 | $35,820 | $36,520 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,055 | -13,980 | -125 | 0 | -400 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $92,390 | $123,515 | $35,135 | $35,820 | $36,120 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $31,125 | $0 | $685 | $985 |
| Total Invoice | $96,267 | $128,082 | $32,209 | $32,777 | $33,416 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,288 | -13,023 | -114 | 0 | -366 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $85,979 | $115,059 | $32,095 | $32,777 | $33,050 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $29,080 | $0 | $682 | $955 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Refrigerated storage compartment | $250 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | $1500 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | ||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active steering | $1000 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $18,170 | $21,095 | $7,240 | $7,115 | $7,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,055 | $13,980 | $125 | $0 | $400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -10,288 | -13,023 | -114 | 0 | -366 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | Taurus X |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 200.3 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 67.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,410 lb. | 4,034 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 46.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.2 | 47.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 85.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T
| Executive Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 200 | No |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | No |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | No |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | 250 | No |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 2800 | 79% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Second-row high console | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 26% |
| Interior Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Second-row high console | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Limited Ultimate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
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