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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: $40,385

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $47,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,900

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $45,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelA8TaurusTaurus
TrimA8LimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $73,237 $29,635 $35,025
Cold Weather Package 800    
Premium Package 2,000    
Convenience Package 2,900    
Driver Assistance Package 3,000    
Adaptive cruise control   1,195 1,195
Navigation system   1,850 1,550
Multicontour seats   595 595
Sunroof   995  
Package 303A   2,800  
Package 402A     3,100
Cold Weather Package 744    
Premium Package 1,860    
Convenience Package 2,698    
Driver Assistance Package 2,790    
Adaptive cruise control   1,040 1,040
Navigation system   1,610 1,349
Multicontour seats   518 518
Sunroof   866  
Package 303A   2,436  
Package 402A     2,697
Options (change) 8,700 7,435 6,440
Options (change) 8,092 6,470 5,604
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $88,325 $40,385 $45,390
Total Invoice $82,204 $36,900 $41,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,523
Model Year201220122012
ModelA8TaurusTaurus
TrimA8LimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$88,325$40,385$45,390
Adjustments for Features-8,3600-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,965$40,385$43,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,780
Total Invoice$82,204$36,900$41,424
Adjustments for Features-7,7810-2,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,423$36,900$39,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,493

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220122012
ModelA8TaurusTaurus
TrimA8LimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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 
Handwriting recognition$200  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$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  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 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 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
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$12,155$3,795$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,360$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,7810-2,031

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,410 lb.4,016 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 wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180070%
Total Not Requested77530%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested237575%
Total Not Requested77525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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