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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: $36,525

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $86,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,250

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $80,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XA8 / S8
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedA8 L W12
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $120,100
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $111,693
Interior Convenience Group 595      
Interior Power Package 295      
Second-row high console 95 95    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
SYNC 395      
Satellite radio 195      
Heated front seats 240      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295    
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 995  
Power liftgate 475 475 475  
Heated second row seats     585  
Interior Convenience Group 518      
Interior Power Package 257      
Second-row high console 83 83    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
SYNC 344      
Satellite radio 170      
Heated front seats 209      
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257    
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 866  
Power liftgate 413 413 413  
Heated second row seats     509  
Options (change) 7,430 4,815 5,010 0
Options (change) 6,467 4,190 4,359 0
Destination 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $36,525 $36,970 $38,160 $122,625
Total Invoice $33,250 $33,727 $34,792 $114,218

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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: $77,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,711
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XA8 / S8
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedA8 L W12
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6450hp W12
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18255/40-19
Total Price$36,525$36,970$38,160$122,625
Adjustments for Features00-540-8,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,525$36,970$37,620$113,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$1,095$0
Total Invoice$33,250$33,727$34,792$114,218
Adjustments for Features00-492-8,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,250$33,727$34,300$105,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$477$1,050$0

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

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XA8 / S8
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedA8 L W12
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
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 door closers   $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer   $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40 
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 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted   $1000
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150
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
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,690$6,690$7,230$15,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$540$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments00-492-8,257

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

Model Year20092009
ModelTaurus XA8 / S8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.9 in121.0 in
Length200.3 in204.4 in
Width74.9 in74.6 in
Height67.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in42.3 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 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

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