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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: $35,880

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,974

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $2,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelTaurusTaurusA3
TrimSELLimited3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,540 $34,460 $34,915
Base Invoice $27,915 $32,565 $32,471
Leather seating surfaces 1,495    
Navigation system 795 795 1,950
Package 201A 1,050    
Rear spoiler 275 275  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
iPod integration     0
Bluetooth cell phone link     435
Heated front seats     450
Leather seating surfaces 1,420    
Navigation system 755 755 1,813
Package 201A 999    
Rear spoiler 261 261  
AWD 1,749 1,748  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     418
iPod integration     0
Bluetooth cell phone link     405
Heated front seats     418
Options (change) 5,465 2,920 3,285
Options (change) 5,184 2,764 3,054
Destination 875 875 775
Total Price $35,880 $38,255 $38,975
Total Invoice $33,974 $36,204 $36,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,216
Model Year201620162008
ModelTaurusTaurusA3
TrimSELLimited3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6288hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$35,880$38,255$38,975
Adjustments for Features-940-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,940$35,925$38,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$0
Total Invoice$33,974$36,204$36,300
Adjustments for Features-890-2,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,084$33,999$36,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Model Year201620162008
ModelTaurusTaurusA3
TrimSELLimited3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power $200 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,555$6,945$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-890-2,2050

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162008
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 Weight4,196 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 SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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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