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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: $46,675

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $32,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,923

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $30,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelA8 / S8Taurus
TrimA8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $39,300
Base Invoice $65,741 $36,254
Premium Package 3,275  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500  
Satellite radio 550  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 1,195
Heated steering wheel 300  
Multicontour seats   595
Package 302A / 402A   3,000
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Premium Package 3,045  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396  
Satellite radio 490  
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,067
Heated steering wheel 281  
Multicontour seats   531
Package 302A / 402A   2,678
Navigation system   710
Sunroof   888
Options (change) 7,725 6,580
Options (change) 7,165 5,874
Destination 775 795
Total Price $79,190 $46,675
Total Invoice $73,681 $42,923

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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: $31,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,376
Model Year20082013
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$79,190$46,675
Adjustments for Features-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,705$46,675
Total Invoice$73,681$42,923
Adjustments for Features-1,3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,299$42,923

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082013
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 start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length 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$7,605$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3820

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082013
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.4,343 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested107572%
Total Not Requested42528%

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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152552%
Total Not Requested140048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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