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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: $42,800

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $79,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,170

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $74,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelR8Taurus
Trim4.2SHO
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $38,155
Base Invoice $106,206 $35,025
Premium Package 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Navigation system 2,000 1,850
Package 401A   2,000
Premium Package 1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Navigation system 1,860 1,610
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 4,750 3,850
Options (change) 4,418 3,350
Destination 1,200 795
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $122,250 $42,800
Total Invoice $113,924 $39,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,294
Model Year20092012
ModelR8Taurus
Trim4.2SHO
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$122,250$42,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,250$40,025
Total Invoice$113,924$39,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,924$36,630

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092012
ModelR8Taurus
Trim4.2SHO
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,495$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,540

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092012
ModelR8Taurus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.9 in
Length174.5 in202.9 in
Width75.0 in76.2 in
Height49.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested56565%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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