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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: $25,540

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $4,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,651

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $4,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelTaurusTaurusA3A3
TrimSESEL2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $25,361 $28,134
Safety and Security Package 995 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 965 1,735    
Front buckets 125      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
CD player 150      
Sunroof 895 895    
Bluetooth Value Package     600 600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Safety and Security Package 886 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 840 1,544    
Front buckets 112      
Leather seating surfaces 797      
CD player 134      
Sunroof 797 797    
Bluetooth Value Package     558 558
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 4,025 3,625 2,175 2,175
Options (change) 3,566 3,227 2,024 2,024
Destination 685 685 895 895
Total Price $25,540 $27,290 $30,340 $33,320
Total Invoice $23,651 $25,039 $28,280 $31,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,355
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelTaurusTaurusA3A3
TrimSESEL2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine153hp V6153hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionA4A4M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4140, 10140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,540$27,290$30,340$33,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-2,440-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$26,035$27,900$29,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$495$0$1,930
Total Invoice$23,651$25,039$28,280$31,053
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-2,274-3,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,651$23,888$26,006$27,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$237$0$1,794

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelTaurusTaurusA3A3
TrimSESEL2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player $50  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,245$3,500$4,685$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$2,440$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-2,274-3,253

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062013
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 SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Bluetooth Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested25034%
Total Not Requested47566%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Bluetooth Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested25034%
Total Not Requested47566%

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