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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,435

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,993

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $2,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusA4
TrimSHOA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $37,300
Base Invoice $40,418 $34,690
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Technology Package   3,250
Premium Plus Package   3,800
Sport Package   750
Cold Weather Package   500
AWD   2,100
6-speed manual   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945  
Technology Package   3,024
Premium Plus Package   3,534
Sport Package   698
Cold Weather Package   466
AWD   1,952
6-speed manual   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 1,790 10,975
Options (change) 1,700 10,210
Destination 875 950
Total Price $45,435 $49,225
Total Invoice $42,993 $45,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,846
Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusA4
TrimSHOA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/40-18
Total Price$45,435$49,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,435$48,140
Total Invoice$42,993$45,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,993$44,839

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A4

Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusA4
TrimSHOA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
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 
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 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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,020$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,011

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A4

Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusA4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.0 in
Length202.9 in186.1 in
Width76.2 in72.5 in
Height60.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,582 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested125062%
Total Not Requested76538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested142544%
Total Not Requested182556%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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