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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,475

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $8,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,717

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $8,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelTaurusA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $25,388 $30,227 $43,990
Limited Convenience Package 475    
Navigation system 1,995    
Satellite radio 195    
Stability control 495    
Sunroof 895    
Premium Plus Package   4,300  
Navigation Package   2,000 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear   550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Limited Convenience Package 413    
Navigation system 1,736    
Satellite radio 170    
Stability control 431    
Sunroof 779    
Premium Plus Package   4,000  
Navigation Package   1,860 1,860
Obstacle detection, rear   511 511
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 4,055 7,325 3,025
Options (change) 3,529 6,814 2,814
Destination 800 875 875
Total Price $32,475 $40,700 $51,200
Total Invoice $29,717 $37,916 $47,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,625
Model Year200820122012
ModelTaurusA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$32,475$40,700$51,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,690-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,475$39,010$48,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,150
Total Invoice$29,717$37,916$47,679
Adjustments for Features0-1,574-2,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,717$36,342$44,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,506

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200820122012
ModelTaurusA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$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
Total Value of Features$2,615$4,305$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,574-2,831

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.6 in
Length200.4 in185.2 in
Width74.5 in71.9 in
Height61.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested155051%
Total Not Requested150049%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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