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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $47,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $44,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Taurus
TrimA8S8SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,050 $96,200 $22,980
Base Invoice $68,867 $89,465 $21,127
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Sunroof     895
Heated mirrors     35
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Sunroof     797
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 0 0 3,660
Options (change) 0 0 3,258
Destination 825 825 685
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $74,875 $99,125 $27,325
Total Invoice $69,692 $92,390 $25,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,123
Model Year200920092006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Taurus
TrimA8S8SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10153hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20215/60-16
Total Price$74,875$99,125$27,325
Adjustments for Features-11,280-11,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,595$87,845$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,250$0
Total Invoice$69,692$92,390$25,070
Adjustments for Features-10,499-10,5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,193$81,876$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,683$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920092006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Taurus
TrimA8S8SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$13,280$13,280$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,280$11,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,499-10,5140

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092006
ModelA8 / S8Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in108.5 in
Length199.3 in197.6 in
Width74.6 in73.0 in
Height56.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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