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Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,430

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $86,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,273

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $80,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelR8Taurus
Trim4.2SEL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $22,980
Base Invoice $101,370 $21,127
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Safety and Security Package   995
Preferred Equipment Group   1,735
Heated mirrors   35
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Safety and Security Package   886
Preferred Equipment Group   1,544
Heated mirrors   31
Options (change) 650 2,765
Options (change) 605 2,461
Destination 1,000 685
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $112,750 $26,430
Total Invoice $105,075 $24,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,359
Model Year20082006
ModelR8Taurus
Trim4.2SEL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8153hp V6
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19215/60-16
Total Price$112,750$26,430
Adjustments for Features-3,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,055$26,430
Total Invoice$105,075$24,273
Adjustments for Features-3,4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,632$24,273

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082006
ModelR8Taurus
Trim4.2SEL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$6,220$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4430

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082006
ModelR8Taurus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.5 in
Length174.5 in197.6 in
Width75.0 in73.0 in
Height49.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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