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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: $92,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,273

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $86,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelR8R8R8Taurus
Trim4.25.2GTSEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $22,980
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $21,127
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Safety and Security Package       995
Preferred Equipment Group       1,735
Heated mirrors       35
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
Safety and Security Package       886
Preferred Equipment Group       1,544
Heated mirrors       31
Options (change) 650 650 650 2,765
Options (change) 605 605 605 2,461
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 685
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $119,100 $153,900 $200,800 $26,430
Total Invoice $111,061 $143,425 $186,979 $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: $88,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,876
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelR8R8R8Taurus
Trim4.25.2GTSEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10153hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19215/60-16
Total Price$119,100$153,900$200,800$26,430
Adjustments for Features-4,195-6,460-7,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,905$147,440$193,430$26,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,535$78,525$0
Total Invoice$111,061$143,425$186,979$24,273
Adjustments for Features-3,912-6,020-6,8630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$107,149$137,405$180,116$24,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,256$72,967$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelR8R8R8Taurus
Trim4.25.2GTSEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows   $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera $200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,445$8,710$9,620$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,195$6,460$7,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,912-6,020-6,8630

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122006
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-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%

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