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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,290

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,039

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusA3A3
TrimSEL2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,980 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $21,127 $24,115 $32,471
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Sunroof 895    
Convenience Package   350  
S Line Package   2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Sunroof 797    
Convenience Package   325  
S Line Package   2,326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418 418
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 3,625 4,400 1,550
Options (change) 3,227 4,092 1,441
Destination 685 775 775
Total Price $27,290 $31,105 $37,240
Total Invoice $25,039 $28,982 $34,687

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,415
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusA3A3
TrimSEL2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine153hp V6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionA4M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,290$31,105$37,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,640-4,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,290$29,465$32,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,035
Total Invoice$25,039$28,982$34,687
Adjustments for Features0-1,528-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,039$27,454$30,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,818

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusA3A3
TrimSEL2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,800$4,440$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,528-4,415

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.5 in101.5 in
Length197.6 in168.7 in
Width73.0 in69.5 in
Height56.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.054.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Total Requested158060%
Total Not Requested107540%

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