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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,430 Ford Taurus SHO | ||
| Difference: $2,815 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,621 Ford Taurus SHO | ||
| Difference: $3,171 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | SHO | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $39,980 | $41,100 |
| Base Invoice | $36,882 | $38,224 |
| Multicontour seats | 595 | |
| Package 301A / 401A | 2,000 | |
| Driver Assist Package | 1,995 | |
| Navigation system | 795 | |
| Sunroof | 995 | |
| Cargo organizer | 160 | 70 |
| All-weather floor mats | 85 | 180 |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,400 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Cargo net | 150 | |
| Multicontour seats | 531 | |
| Package 301A / 401A | 1,785 | |
| Driver Assist Package | 1,781 | |
| Navigation system | 710 | |
| Sunroof | 888 | |
| Cargo organizer | 143 | 65 |
| All-weather floor mats | 76 | 168 |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,302 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | |
| Cargo net | 139 | |
| Options (change) | 6,625 | 8,250 |
| Options (change) | 5,914 | 7,673 |
| Destination | 825 | 895 |
| Total Price | $47,430 | $50,245 |
| Total Invoice | $43,621 | $46,792 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,830 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,185 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | SHO | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 23/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $47,430 | $50,245 |
| Adjustments for Features | -15 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,415 | $50,245 |
| Total Invoice | $43,621 | $46,792 |
| Adjustments for Features | -14 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,607 | $46,792 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | SHO | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,405 | $8,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $15 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -14 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,343 lb. | 3,462 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 54.8 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 | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Package 301A / 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 68% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 35% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 60% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2150 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 39% |
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