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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: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $14,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,906

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $14,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusA4 / S4
TrimSHOS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $47,100
Base Invoice $35,025 $43,804
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 2,100
Prestige Package   6,300
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Sunshade, rear, power   500
Blind spot warning system   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040 1,954
Prestige Package   5,859
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Sunshade, rear, power   466
Blind spot warning system   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 5,845 11,275
Options (change) 5,086 10,490
Destination 795 875
Total Price $44,795 $59,250
Total Invoice $40,906 $55,169

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,895
Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusA4 / S4
TrimSHOS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$44,795$59,250
Adjustments for Features0-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$58,855
Total Invoice$40,906$55,169
Adjustments for Features0-368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,906$54,801

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusA4 / S4
TrimSHOS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,620$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-368

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.6 in
Length202.9 in185.2 in
Width76.2 in71.9 in
Height60.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested187560%
Total Not Requested127540%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested201571%
Total Not Requested82529%

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