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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: $42,875

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $123,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,235

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $115,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelR8R8Taurus
TrimV10V10 PlusSHO
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $162,900 $189,900 $38,155
Base Invoice $151,497 $176,607 $35,025
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 545 545 75
Navigation system     1,850
Package 401A     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535  
All-weather floor mats 507 507 65
Navigation system     1,610
Package 401A     1,740
Options (change) 1,120 1,120 3,925
Options (change) 1,042 1,042 3,415
Destination 1,250 1,250 795
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0
Total Price $166,570 $193,570 $42,875
Total Invoice $155,089 $180,199 $39,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $119,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $112,349
Model Year201720172012
ModelR8R8Taurus
TrimV10V10 PlusSHO
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine540hp V10610hp V10365hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$166,570$193,570$42,875
Adjustments for Features-3,765-6,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$162,805$187,030$42,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,225$0
Total Invoice$155,089$180,199$39,235
Adjustments for Features-3,505-6,0880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$151,584$174,111$39,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,527$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201720172012
ModelR8R8Taurus
TrimV10V10 PlusSHO
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Ceramic brake rotors $4000 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
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$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels $250 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100 
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,095$13,870$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$6,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,505-6,0880

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
ModelR8Taurus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.9 in
Length174.3 in202.9 in
Width76.4 in76.2 in
Height48.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested155077%

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