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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,850 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||
| Difference: $610 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,450 Ford Taurus Limited | ||||
| Difference: $100 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Limited | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,670 | $31,200 | $42,900 | $54,500 |
| Base Invoice | $28,053 | $29,016 | $39,898 | $50,686 |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 180 | 180 | 180 |
| Sunroof | 895 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Cargo net | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | 295 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||
| Technology Package | 3,000 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 57 | 168 | 168 | 168 |
| Sunroof | 779 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | |
| Cargo net | 139 | 139 | 139 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | 274 | |
| Heated front seats | 467 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,790 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,965 | 1,700 | 4,200 | 1,200 |
| Options (change) | 2,572 | 1,584 | 3,907 | 1,117 |
| Destination | 825 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $34,460 | $33,850 | $48,050 | $56,650 |
| Total Invoice | $31,450 | $31,550 | $44,755 | $52,753 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $155 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Limited | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 400hp I5 |
| Transmission | A6 | S7 | S6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $34,460 | $33,850 | $48,050 | $56,650 |
| Adjustments for Features | -60 | 0 | -6,965 | -5,775 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,400 | $33,850 | $41,085 | $50,875 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,235 | $17,025 |
| Total Invoice | $31,450 | $31,550 | $44,755 | $52,753 |
| Adjustments for Features | -55 | 0 | -6,487 | -5,378 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,395 | $31,550 | $38,268 | $47,375 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,718 | $15,825 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Limited | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,800 | $5,740 | $12,705 | $11,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $60 | $0 | $6,965 | $5,775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -55 | 0 | -6,487 | -5,378 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 200.4 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,644 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 41.3 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1215 | 63% |
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