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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $335

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,086

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelTaurusA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSHOA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,980 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $36,882 $29,714 $40,596
Package 301A / 401A 2,000    
Multicontour seats 595    
Navigation system 795    
Cargo organizer 160 75 75
All-weather floor mats 85 180  
Sunroof 995    
Prestige Package   9,750 5,300
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250  
Cargo net   155 155
Metal pedals   195  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Package 301A / 401A 1,785    
Multicontour seats 531    
Navigation system 710    
Cargo organizer 143 70 70
All-weather floor mats 76 168  
Sunroof 888    
Prestige Package   8,138 4,930
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233  
Cargo net   144 144
Metal pedals   182  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 4,630 12,175 6,105
Options (change) 4,133 10,397 5,680
Destination 825 975 975
Total Price $45,435 $45,100 $50,730
Total Invoice $41,840 $41,086 $47,251

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $696
Model Year201420182018
ModelTaurusA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSHOA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,435$45,100$50,730
Adjustments for Features-1,5750-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,860$45,100$48,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,030
Total Invoice$41,840$41,086$47,251
Adjustments for Features-1,4500-2,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,390$41,086$44,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,743

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201420182018
ModelTaurusA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSHOA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Aluminum trim $100$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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,155$6,580$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4500-2,422

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20142018
ModelTaurusA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.8 in
Length202.9 in175.4 in
Width76.2 in70.7 in
Height60.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90048%
Total Not Requested97552%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested370055%
Total Not Requested299045%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested200048%
Total Not Requested214052%

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