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Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,990

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $101,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,185

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $94,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelR8R8Taurus XTaurus X
Trim4.25.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $27,408 $28,291
Navigation system 2,100   1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650    
iPod integration 100 0    
Polished alloy wheels 500 500    
Satellite radio     195 195
Heated front seats     240  
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     695 695
Limited Convenience Package       255
Navigation system 1,953   1,736 1,736
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605    
iPod integration 93 0    
Polished alloy wheels 465 465    
Satellite radio     170 170
Heated front seats     209  
Obstacle detection, rear     257  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     605 605
Limited Convenience Package       222
Options (change) 3,350 1,150 3,420 3,140
Options (change) 3,116 1,070 2,977 2,733
Destination 1,250 1,250 800 800
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $135,300 $168,100 $33,990 $34,690
Total Invoice $126,127 $156,631 $31,185 $31,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $97,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,411
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelR8R8Taurus XTaurus X
Trim4.25.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine430hp V8525hp V10263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$135,300$168,100$33,990$34,690
Adjustments for Features-3,855-5,6450-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,445$162,455$33,990$33,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,010$65$0
Total Invoice$126,127$156,631$31,185$31,824
Adjustments for Features-3,594-5,2600-702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,533$151,371$31,185$31,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,838$63$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelR8R8Taurus XTaurus X
Trim4.25.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,270$12,060$6,415$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$5,645$0$765
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,594-5,2600-702

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20122008
ModelR8Taurus X
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in112.9 in
Length174.5 in200.3 in
Width75.0 in74.9 in
Height49.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
3.547.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.585.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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