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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,475 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| Difference: $36,570 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,673 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| Difference: $34,553 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | Taurus |
| Trim | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $75,100 | $83,900 | $112,500 | $40,220 |
| Base Invoice | $69,844 | $78,028 | $104,627 | $37,103 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,250 | 3,250 | 2,250 | |
| Premium Package | 4,000 | 4,000 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | 800 | 800 | |
| Lane departure warning | 500 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 795 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 595 | |||
| Package 301A / 401A | 2,000 | |||
| Driver Assist Package | 1,995 | |||
| Sunroof | 995 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,023 | 3,023 | 2,093 | |
| Premium Package | 3,720 | 3,720 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | 744 | 744 | |
| Lane departure warning | 467 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 710 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 531 | |||
| Package 301A / 401A | 1,785 | |||
| Driver Assist Package | 1,781 | |||
| Sunroof | 888 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,050 | 8,050 | 3,550 | 6,380 |
| Options (change) | 7,487 | 7,487 | 3,304 | 5,695 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 875 |
| Total Price | $84,045 | $92,845 | $116,945 | $47,475 |
| Total Invoice | $78,226 | $86,410 | $108,826 | $43,673 |
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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: $31,370 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,713 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | Taurus |
| Trim | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 333hp V6 | 420hp V8 | 520hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 265/35-21 | 245/45-20 |
| Total Price | $84,045 | $92,845 | $116,945 | $47,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,200 | -5,200 | -8,625 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $78,845 | $87,645 | $108,320 | $47,475 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,800 | $29,475 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $78,226 | $86,410 | $108,826 | $43,673 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,840 | -4,840 | -8,026 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $73,386 | $81,570 | $100,800 | $43,673 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,184 | $27,414 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | Taurus |
| Trim | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | $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 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | $1000 | $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 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $12,170 | $12,170 | $15,595 | $6,970 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,200 | $5,200 | $8,625 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,840 | -4,840 | -8,026 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 202.2 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,366 lb. | 3,970 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 69% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 59% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 69% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 59% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 301A / 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 24% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
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