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Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,275 Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||
| Difference: $5,357 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,551 Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||
| Difference: $5,226 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $28,270 | $31,330 | $32,325 | $39,500 |
| Base Invoice | $25,958 | $28,712 | $29,608 | $36,736 |
| Interior Convenience Group | 595 | |||
| Interior Power Package | 295 | |||
| Heated front seats | 240 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | |||
| Satellite radio | 195 | |||
| Sunroof | 960 | 960 | 960 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |||
| Cargo net | 155 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | 300 | |||
| Interior Convenience Group | 518 | |||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | |||
| Heated front seats | 209 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | |||
| Satellite radio | 170 | |||
| Sunroof | 835 | 835 | 835 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |||
| Cargo net | 144 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | 280 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,180 | 960 | 960 | 1,325 |
| Options (change) | 2,768 | 835 | 835 | 1,234 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $32,275 | $33,115 | $34,110 | $37,632 |
| Total Invoice | $29,551 | $30,372 | $31,268 | $34,777 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,042 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,011 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | A6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $32,275 | $33,115 | $34,110 | $37,632 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -200 | -1,090 | -1,315 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,275 | $32,915 | $33,020 | $36,317 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $640 | $745 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,551 | $30,372 | $31,268 | $34,777 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -183 | -999 | -1,215 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,551 | $30,189 | $30,269 | $33,562 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $638 | $718 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,115 | $6,315 | $7,205 | $7,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $200 | $1,090 | $1,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -183 | -999 | -1,215 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus X | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 169.8 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,034 lb. | 3,617 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.8 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.4 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 52.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 35.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 46.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Interior Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 37% |
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 47% |
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