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Ford Taurus X vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,895

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $100,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,832

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $94,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XR8R8
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited4.25.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $127,700 $162,700
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $118,761 $151,311
Interior Power Package 295        
Interior Convenience Group 595        
SYNC 395        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 2,100  
Leather seating surfaces 895        
Satellite radio 195        
Heated front seats 240        
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295      
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 895 695 695    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       650 650
iPod integration       100 0
Polished alloy wheels       500 500
Interior Power Package 257        
Interior Convenience Group 518        
SYNC 344        
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,953  
Leather seating surfaces 779        
Satellite radio 170        
Heated front seats 209        
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257      
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 779 605 605    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       605 605
iPod integration       93 0
Polished alloy wheels       465 465
Options (change) 5,800 2,985 2,690 3,350 1,150
Options (change) 5,049 2,598 2,341 3,116 1,070
Destination 825 825 825 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $34,895 $35,140 $35,840 $135,300 $168,100
Total Invoice $31,832 $32,135 $32,774 $126,127 $156,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $96,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,888
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XR8R8
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited4.25.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionA6A6A6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$34,895$35,140$35,840$135,300$168,100
Adjustments for Features00-640-3,655-5,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,895$35,140$35,200$131,645$162,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$305$0$31,010
Total Invoice$31,832$32,135$32,774$126,127$156,631
Adjustments for Features00-585-3,407-5,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,832$32,135$32,189$122,720$151,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$303$357$0$28,837

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XR8R8
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited4.25.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
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 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row high console  $250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Conversation mirror$25$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
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  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$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 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,565$6,565$7,205$10,220$12,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$640$3,655$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments00-585-3,407-5,074

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092012
ModelTaurus XR8
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.9 in104.3 in
Length200.3 in174.5 in
Width74.9 in75.0 in
Height67.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 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 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft33.5 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 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested47559%
Total Not Requested32541%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 5.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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