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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: $47,180

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $32,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,652

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $29,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Taurus
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,200 $80,900 $110,000 $42,520
Base Invoice $67,146 $75,238 $102,300 $40,182
Convenience Package 3,000 3,000    
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 3,000 2,500  
Wood trim     0  
Navigation system       795
Driver Assist Package       1,995
Sunroof       995
Convenience Package 2,790 2,790    
Cold Weather Package 744 744 744  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,790 2,327  
Wood trim     0  
Navigation system       755
Driver Assist Package       1,895
Sunroof       945
Options (change) 6,800 6,800 3,300 3,785
Options (change) 6,324 6,324 3,071 3,595
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $79,895 $88,595 $114,195 $47,180
Total Invoice $74,365 $82,457 $106,266 $44,652

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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: $29,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,828
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Taurus
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21245/45-20
Total Price$79,895$88,595$114,195$47,180
Adjustments for Features-3,100-3,100-8,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,795$85,495$105,820$47,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,700$29,025$0
Total Invoice$74,365$82,457$106,266$44,652
Adjustments for Features-2,885-2,885-7,7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,480$79,572$98,473$44,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,092$26,993$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2013201320132017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Taurus
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Wide-view rear camera  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$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$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$11,495$11,495$16,770$8,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$3,100$8,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,885-2,885-7,7930

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132017
ModelA8 / S8Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in112.9 in
Length202.2 in202.9 in
Width76.7 in76.2 in
Height57.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,377 lb.3,970 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 Legroom37.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

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