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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,390

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $33,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,434

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $31,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelA8 / S8Taurus
TrimA8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $38,155
Base Invoice $65,741 $35,035
Premium Package 3,275  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500  
Satellite radio 550  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Multicontour seats   595
Premium Package 3,045  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396  
Satellite radio 490  
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Multicontour seats   518
Options (change) 7,425 6,440
Options (change) 6,884 5,604
Destination 775 795
Total Price $78,890 $45,390
Total Invoice $73,400 $41,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,063
Model Year20082011
ModelA8 / S8Taurus
TrimA8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$78,890$45,390
Adjustments for Features-3,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,770$45,390
Total Invoice$73,400$41,434
Adjustments for Features-2,9030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,497$41,434

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
ModelA8 / S8Taurus
TrimA8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,405$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9030

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
ModelA8 / S8Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in112.9 in
Length199.3 in202.9 in
Width74.6 in76.2 in
Height56.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,288 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested217569%
Total Not Requested97531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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