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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: $43,440

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $33,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,704

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $32,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelA8 / S8Taurus
TrimA8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,050 $37,770
Base Invoice $68,867 $34,663
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Package 402B   2,800
Navigation system   1,450
Multicontour seats   595
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396  
Cold Weather Package 883  
Package 402B   2,436
Navigation system   1,262
Multicontour seats   518
Options (change) 2,450 4,845
Options (change) 2,279 4,216
Destination 825 825
Total Price $77,325 $43,440
Total Invoice $71,971 $39,704

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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: $29,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,525
Model Year20092010
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$77,325$43,440
Adjustments for Features-4,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,305$43,440
Total Invoice$71,971$39,704
Adjustments for Features-3,7420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,229$39,704

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092010
ModelA8 / S8Taurus
TrimA8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
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
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Total Value of Features$8,955$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7420

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092010
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested217569%
Total Not Requested97531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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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