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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: $47,430

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $37,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,888

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $34,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Taurus
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,400 $86,400 $114,900 $42,770
Base Invoice $71,982 $80,352 $106,858 $40,418
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,100  
Premium Package 3,950 3,950    
Wood trim     0  
Navigation system       795
Driver Assist Package       1,995
Sunroof       995
Cold Weather Package 697 697 697  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 1,954  
Premium Package 3,673 3,673    
Wood trim     0  
Navigation system       755
Driver Assist Package       1,895
Sunroof       945
Options (change) 6,950 6,950 2,850 3,785
Options (change) 6,463 6,463 2,651 3,595
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $85,275 $94,275 $118,675 $47,430
Total Invoice $79,370 $87,740 $110,434 $44,888

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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: $32,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,046
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Taurus
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6435hp 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$85,275$94,275$118,675$47,430
Adjustments for Features-5,840-5,990-9,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,435$88,285$109,635$47,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,850$30,200$0
Total Invoice$79,370$87,740$110,434$44,888
Adjustments for Features-5,436-5,575-8,4120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,934$82,165$102,022$44,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,231$28,088$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2015201520152018
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 
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
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 
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 
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 
Automatic start / stop $150  
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 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
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 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$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$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$13,220$13,370$16,420$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,840$5,990$9,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,436-5,575-8,4120

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,366 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Volume14.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

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?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested150075%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

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?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested150075%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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 warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

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