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

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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,720

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $2,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,164

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelTaurusA3 / S3
TrimSHOS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $41,100
Base Invoice $40,418 $38,224
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Cargo organizer 200 70
All-weather floor mats 90 180
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo net   150
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945  
Cargo organizer 190 65
All-weather floor mats 86 168
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Cargo net   139
Options (change) 4,075 8,250
Options (change) 3,871 7,673
Destination 875 895
Total Price $47,720 $50,245
Total Invoice $45,164 $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: $2,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,502
Model Year20182015
ModelTaurusA3 / S3
TrimSHOS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$47,720$50,245
Adjustments for Features0-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,720$50,110
Total Invoice$45,164$46,792
Adjustments for Features0-126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,164$46,666

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182015
ModelTaurusA3 / S3
TrimSHOS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,930$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-126

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182015
ModelTaurusA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.8 in
Length202.9 in175.4 in
Width76.2 in70.7 in
Height60.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,462 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 warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, 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 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested135039%

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