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Audi A8 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,475

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $39,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,673

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $37,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelA8Taurus
TrimA8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $40,220
Base Invoice $72,587 $37,103
Cold Weather Package 800  
Premium Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 2,350  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Multicontour seats   595
Package 301A / 401A   2,000
Navigation system   795
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Sunroof   995
Cold Weather Package 744  
Premium Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Multicontour seats   531
Package 301A / 401A   1,785
Navigation system   710
Driver Assist Package   1,781
Sunroof   888
Options (change) 8,150 6,380
Options (change) 7,579 5,695
Destination 875 875
Total Price $87,075 $47,475
Total Invoice $81,041 $43,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,041
Model Year20112015
ModelA8Taurus
TrimA8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$87,075$47,475
Adjustments for Features-3,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,500$47,475
Total Invoice$81,041$43,673
Adjustments for Features-3,3270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,714$43,673

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112015
ModelA8Taurus
TrimA8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,745$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3270

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112015
ModelA8Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in112.9 in
Length202.2 in202.9 in
Width76.7 in76.2 in
Height57.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,409 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122565%
Total Not Requested65035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

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