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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: $32,075

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,361

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelTaurusA3
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,620 $27,270
Base Invoice $25,388 $25,361
Stability control 495  
Satellite radio 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
Sunroof 895  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Convenience Package   1,000
6-speed manual   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Stability control 431  
Satellite radio 170  
All-weather floor mats 57 112
Navigation system 1,736 1,860
Sunroof 779  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Convenience Package   930
6-speed manual   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 3,655 6,995
Options (change) 3,173 6,508
Destination 800 825
Total Price $32,075 $35,090
Total Invoice $29,361 $32,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,235
Model Year20082010
ModelTaurusA3
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,075$35,090
Adjustments for Features0-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,075$34,985
Total Invoice$29,361$32,694
Adjustments for Features0-98
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,361$32,596

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082010
ModelTaurusA3
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-98

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082010
ModelTaurusA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in101.5 in
Length200.4 in168.7 in
Width74.5 in69.5 in
Height61.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.254.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65541%
Total Not Requested92559%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

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