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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: $45,390

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $74,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,434

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $69,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelA8 / S8Taurus
TrimS8 PlusSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $38,155
Base Invoice $107,788 $35,035
Cold Weather Package 750  
Driver Assistance Package 2,100  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Multicontour seats   595
Cold Weather Package 698  
Driver Assistance Package 1,954  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Multicontour seats   518
Options (change) 2,850 6,440
Options (change) 2,652 5,604
Destination 950 795
Total Price $119,700 $45,390
Total Invoice $111,390 $41,434

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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: $62,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,185
Model Year20172011
ModelA8 / S8Taurus
TrimS8 PlusSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21255/45-19
Total Price$119,700$45,390
Adjustments for Features-11,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,125$45,390
Total Invoice$111,390$41,434
Adjustments for Features-10,7710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,619$41,434

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172011
ModelA8 / S8Taurus
TrimS8 PlusSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
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$17,055$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,7710

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172011
ModelA8 / S8Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in112.9 in
Length202.6 in202.9 in
Width76.7 in76.2 in
Height57.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.4,016 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 S8 Plus

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested257582%
Total Not Requested57518%
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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