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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,090 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $3,580 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,694 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $2,713 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | Limited | SHO | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $32,155 | $38,155 | $27,270 | $29,950 |
| Base Invoice | $29,635 | $35,025 | $25,361 | $27,853 |
| Navigation system | 1,850 | 1,850 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 120 | 120 |
| Sunroof | 995 | |||
| Package 303A | 2,800 | |||
| Package 401A | 2,000 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | ||
| iPod integration | -200 | -200 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,860 | 1,860 |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 65 | 112 | 112 |
| Sunroof | 866 | |||
| Package 303A | 2,436 | |||
| Package 401A | 1,740 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | ||
| iPod integration | -186 | -186 | ||
| Convenience Package | 930 | 930 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,720 | 3,925 | 6,995 | 6,995 |
| Options (change) | 4,977 | 3,415 | 6,508 | 6,508 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,300 |
| Total Price | $38,670 | $42,875 | $35,090 | $36,470 |
| Total Invoice | $35,407 | $39,235 | $32,694 | $33,886 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $650 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | Limited | SHO | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $38,670 | $42,875 | $35,090 | $36,470 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,930 | -4,005 | 0 | -950 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,740 | $38,870 | $35,090 | $35,520 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,130 | $0 | $430 |
| Total Invoice | $35,407 | $39,235 | $32,694 | $33,886 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,683 | -3,665 | 0 | -883 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,724 | $35,570 | $32,694 | $33,003 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,846 | $0 | $309 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | Limited | SHO | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,720 | $7,795 | $3,790 | $4,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,930 | $4,005 | $0 | $950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,683 | -3,665 | 0 | -883 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | A3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,016 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Package 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 2375 | 92% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 27% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1405 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 16% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 63% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 27% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1405 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 16% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 63% |
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