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Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,260

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $64,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,209

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $60,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XA8A8
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $78,772 $124,157
Interior Power Package 295        
Second-row high console 95 95      
Interior Convenience Package 595        
SYNC 395        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995    
Leather seating surfaces 895        
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
Heated front seats 240 240      
Sunroof 960 960 960    
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 995    
Power liftgate 475 475      
Limited Ultimate Package     825    
Executive Rear Seat Package       12,500  
Premium Package       2,000  
Interior Power Package 257        
Second-row high console 83 83      
Interior Convenience Package 518        
SYNC 344        
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736    
Leather seating surfaces 779        
Satellite radio 170 170 170    
Heated front seats 209 209      
Sunroof 835 835 835    
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 866    
Power liftgate 413 413      
Limited Ultimate Package     718    
Executive Rear Seat Package       11,626  
Premium Package       1,860  
Options (change) 7,430 5,250 4,970 14,500 0
Options (change) 6,467 4,569 4,325 13,486 0
Destination 800 800 800 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,260 $35,820 $36,520 $100,075 $135,675
Total Invoice $32,209 $32,777 $33,416 $93,133 $126,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,587
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XA8A8
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionA6A6A6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$35,260$35,820$36,520$100,075$135,675
Adjustments for Features-1250-400-10,155-13,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,135$35,820$36,120$89,920$122,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$985$0$32,725
Total Invoice$32,209$32,777$33,416$93,133$126,332
Adjustments for Features-1140-366-9,451-12,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,095$32,777$33,050$83,682$114,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$955$0$30,517

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XA8A8
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power door closers   $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250 
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Ski sack    $50
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 dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel    $1500
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000  
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$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  
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Massage, second row seats   $150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,240$7,115$7,515$17,270$20,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$400$10,155$13,030
Value of Feature Adjustments-1140-366-9,451-12,133

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurus XA8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.9 in122.9 in
Length200.3 in207.4 in
Width74.9 in76.7 in
Height67.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in42.9 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft313.2 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
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
AC power outlet100No
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested95024%
Total Not Requested307576%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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