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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: $33,695

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $7,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,847

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $7,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $30,227 $43,990
Interior Power Package 295        
Interior Convenience Package 595        
SYNC 395        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 960 960 960    
Leather seating surfaces 895        
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
Heated front seats 240 240      
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295   550 550
Premium Plus Package       4,300  
Navigation Package       2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Interior Power Package 257        
Interior Convenience Package 518        
SYNC 344        
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736    
Sunroof 835 835 835    
Leather seating surfaces 779        
Satellite radio 170 170 170    
Heated front seats 209 209      
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257   511 511
Premium Plus Package       4,000  
Navigation Package       1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Options (change) 5,865 3,685 3,150 7,325 3,025
Options (change) 5,105 3,207 2,741 6,814 2,814
Destination 800 800 800 875 875
Total Price $33,695 $34,255 $34,700 $40,700 $51,200
Total Invoice $30,847 $31,415 $31,832 $37,916 $47,679

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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: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,029
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,695$34,255$34,700$40,700$51,200
Adjustments for Features-1250-500-165-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,570$34,255$34,200$40,535$49,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$630$0$9,150
Total Invoice$30,847$31,415$31,832$37,916$47,679
Adjustments for Features-1140-459-154-1,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,733$31,415$31,373$37,762$46,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$640$0$8,506

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

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row high console  $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Leather door panel trim    $250
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,615$4,490$4,990$4,655$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$500$165$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-1140-459-154-1,411

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

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurus XA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.6 in
Length200.3 in185.2 in
Width74.9 in71.9 in
Height67.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 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 in37.5 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 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
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%
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
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested160052%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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