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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: $40,875

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,068

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $1,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelTaurusA3
TrimSHO3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,155 $34,915
Base Invoice $35,035 $32,471
Package 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 1,850 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Package 401A 1,740  
Navigation system 1,610 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Xenon HID headlights   745
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 3,850 5,185
Options (change) 3,350 4,822
Destination 795 775
Total Price $42,800 $40,875
Total Invoice $39,180 $38,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 3.2 S line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $142
Model Year20112008
ModelTaurusA3
TrimSHO3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$42,800$40,875
Adjustments for Features-1,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,430$40,875
Total Invoice$39,180$38,068
Adjustments for Features-1,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,926$38,068

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112008
ModelTaurusA3
TrimSHO3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$6,795$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2540

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112008
ModelTaurusA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in101.5 in
Length202.9 in168.7 in
Width76.2 in69.5 in
Height60.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.154.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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