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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: $35,435

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,020

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelTaurusA3A3
TrimSHO2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,770 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $40,418 $25,361 $28,134
Navigation system 795 2,000 2,000
All-weather floor mats 90 120 120
Sunroof 995    
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
iPod integration   -200 -200
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Navigation system 755 1,860 1,860
All-weather floor mats 86 112 112
Sunroof 945    
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
iPod integration   -186 -186
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 1,880 7,270 7,270
Options (change) 1,786 6,764 6,764
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $45,525 $35,435 $38,415
Total Invoice $43,079 $33,020 $35,793

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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: $3,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,178
Model Year201820132013
ModelTaurusA3A3
TrimSHO2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,525$35,435$38,415
Adjustments for Features-6,2150-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,310$35,435$37,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$43,079$33,020$35,793
Adjustments for Features-5,8810-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,198$33,020$34,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Model Year201820132013
ModelTaurusA3A3
TrimSHO2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$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
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,430$3,215$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,215$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8810-978

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,970 lb.3,264 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 SHO

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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