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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: $45,535

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $11,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,100

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusA4 / S4
TrimSHOS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,275 $47,300
Base Invoice $38,060 $43,990
Multicontour seats 595  
Package 301A / 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Prestige Package   6,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Sunshade, rear, power   500
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Multicontour seats 565  
Package 301A / 401A 1,900  
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945  
Prestige Package   6,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Sunshade, rear, power   466
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 4,385 9,075
Options (change) 4,165 8,443
Destination 875 875
Total Price $45,535 $57,250
Total Invoice $43,100 $53,308

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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: $12,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,885
Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusA4 / S4
TrimSHOS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/35-19
Total Price$45,535$57,250
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,820$57,250
Total Invoice$43,100$53,308
Adjustments for Features-6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,423$53,308

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162012
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals$75 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,595$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162012
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 Weight4,343 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

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82544%
Total Not Requested105056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested91532%

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