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Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,400

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $9,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,590

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $9,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XA4 / S4
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $34,850
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $32,410
Interior Convenience Package 595      
Interior Power Package 295      
SYNC 395      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 2,500
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Heated front seats 240 240    
Limited Convenience Package     255  
Premium Plus Package       4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Interior Convenience Package 518      
Interior Power Package 257      
SYNC 344      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 2,326
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Heated front seats 209 209    
Limited Convenience Package     222  
Premium Plus Package       3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443
Options (change) 5,570 3,390 3,405 6,975
Options (change) 4,848 2,950 2,963 6,489
Destination 800 800 800 825
Total Price $33,400 $33,960 $34,955 $42,650
Total Invoice $30,590 $31,158 $32,054 $39,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,812
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XA4 / S4
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6211hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18245/45-17
Total Price$33,400$33,960$34,955$42,650
Adjustments for Features-1250-1,015-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,275$33,960$33,940$40,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$665$0
Total Invoice$30,590$31,158$32,054$39,724
Adjustments for Features-1140-931-2,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,476$31,158$31,123$37,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$647$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XA4 / S4
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
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
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear   $100
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$5,340$5,215$6,230$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$1,015$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments-1140-931-2,436

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurus XA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.9 in110.6 in
Length200.3 in185.2 in
Width74.9 in71.9 in
Height67.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft350.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
245/45HR17 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested129045%
Total Not Requested160055%

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