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Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,260

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $103,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,209

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $97,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XA8 / S8
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedA8 L W12
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $135,900
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $126,388
Second-row high console 95 95    
Interior Convenience Package 595      
SYNC 395      
Interior Power Package 295      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Heated front seats 240 240    
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 995  
Power liftgate 475 475    
Limited Ultimate Package     825  
Second-row high console 83 83    
Interior Convenience Package 518      
SYNC 344      
Interior Power Package 257      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Heated front seats 209 209    
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 866  
Power liftgate 413 413    
Limited Ultimate Package     718  
Options (change) 7,430 5,250 4,970 0
Options (change) 6,467 4,569 4,325 0
Destination 800 800 800 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $35,260 $35,820 $36,520 $138,895
Total Invoice $32,209 $32,777 $33,416 $129,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,567
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XA8 / S8
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedA8 L W12
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6500hp W12
TransmissionA6A6A6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18265/40-20
Total Price$35,260$35,820$36,520$138,895
Adjustments for Features-1250-400-14,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,135$35,820$36,120$124,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$985$0
Total Invoice$32,209$32,777$33,416$129,383
Adjustments for Features-1140-366-13,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,095$32,777$33,050$115,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$955$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2008200820082014
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XA8 / S8
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedA8 L W12
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power door closers   $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer   $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rear side airbags   $300
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Ski sack   $50
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
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat   $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
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   $1500
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000 
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
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 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Massage, second row seats   $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25
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, passenger seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,240$7,115$7,515$21,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$400$14,730
Value of Feature Adjustments-1140-366-13,721

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082014
ModelTaurus XA8 / S8
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.4,465 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 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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

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

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