Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2006 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Taurus vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Taurus vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $16,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $16,059

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSELA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,980 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $21,127 $39,618 $50,592
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 3,660 575 575
Options (change) 3,258 536 536
Destination 685 975 975
Total Price $27,325 $44,150 $55,950
Total Invoice $25,070 $41,129 $52,103

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Taurus dealer quotes or Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,338
Model Year200620182018
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSELA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine153hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionA4S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$27,325$44,150$55,950
Adjustments for Features0-7,215-11,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$36,935$44,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,650
Total Invoice$25,070$41,129$52,103
Adjustments for Features0-6,721-10,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$34,408$41,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,111

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year200620182018
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSELA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,775$8,990$13,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,215$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,721-10,584

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20062018
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.5 in111.2 in
Length197.6 in186.3 in
Width73.0 in72.6 in
Height56.1 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.035.0 ft3

Return to top

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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.