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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,430

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $14,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,273

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $14,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSELA5S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,980 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $21,127 $37,108 $46,966
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432 432
Options (change) 2,765 475 475
Options (change) 2,461 432 432
Destination 685 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $26,430 $41,150 $53,050
Total Invoice $24,273 $38,315 $49,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,513
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSELA5S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine153hp V6265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$26,430$41,150$53,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,790-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,430$37,360$47,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,400
Total Invoice$24,273$38,315$49,473
Adjustments for Features0-3,529-4,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,273$34,786$44,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,754

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSELA5S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,900$5,690$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,790$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,529-4,933

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.5 in108.3 in
Length197.6 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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