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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: $42,815

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,887

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $5,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelTaurusA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSHOA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,520 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $40,182 $29,016 $39,898
Driver Assist Package 1,995    
Navigation system 795    
Cargo organizer 200 70 70
All-weather floor mats 90 180 180
Sunroof 995    
Prestige Package   8,950 5,500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250  
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Metal pedals   195  
Cargo net   150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Driver Assist Package 1,895    
Navigation system 755    
Cargo organizer 190 65 65
All-weather floor mats 86 168 168
Sunroof 945    
Prestige Package   8,325 5,116
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233  
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Metal pedals   181  
Cargo net   139 139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 4,075 10,665 6,770
Options (change) 3,871 9,921 6,298
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $47,470 $42,815 $50,620
Total Invoice $44,928 $39,887 $47,146

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,408
Model Year201720172017
ModelTaurusA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSHOA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,470$42,815$50,620
Adjustments for Features-1,7250-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,745$42,815$47,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,930
Total Invoice$44,928$39,887$47,146
Adjustments for Features-1,6330-2,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,295$39,887$44,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,581

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

Model Year201720172017
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 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
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
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support$0  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$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
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 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,405$6,680$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$0$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6330-2,678

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

Model Year20172017
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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested385057%
Total Not Requested294043%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
225/40HR18 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested235052%
Total Not Requested214048%

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