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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: $44,540

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $78,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,155

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $72,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelR8R8R8Taurus
Trim4.25.2GTSHO
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $40,275
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $38,060
Convenience Package 2,100      
Navigation system 2,100     795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
iPod integration 100 0 0  
Multicontour seats       595
Package 301A / 401A       2,000
Convenience Package 1,953      
Navigation system 1,953     755
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
iPod integration 93 0 0  
Multicontour seats       565
Package 301A / 401A       1,900
Options (change) 4,950 650 650 3,390
Options (change) 4,604 605 605 3,220
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $123,400 $153,900 $200,800 $44,540
Total Invoice $115,060 $143,425 $186,979 $42,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $83,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,984
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelR8R8R8Taurus
Trim4.25.2GTSHO
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19245/45-20
Total Price$123,400$153,900$200,800$44,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,060-4,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,400$152,900$198,740$40,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,500$75,340$0
Total Invoice$115,060$143,425$186,979$42,155
Adjustments for Features0-932-1,918-4,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,060$142,493$185,061$38,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,433$70,001$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelR8R8R8Taurus
Trim4.25.2GTSHO
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents   $100
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
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 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250 $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights $1000$1000 
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  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,710$5,710$6,770$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,060$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-1,918-4,079

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122016
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.3,970 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

Convenience 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested152581%

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