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

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

Lowest Total Price: $44,870

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,981

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSHOA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,155 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $35,035 $39,618 $50,592
Adaptive cruise control 1,195    
Package 402A 3,100    
Navigation system 1,550    
All-weather floor mats 75 190 190
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Premium Plus Package   3,000  
Warm Weather Package   1,300 800
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800
Prestige Package   4,600 4,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Cargo net   80 80
Adaptive cruise control 1,040    
Package 402A 2,697    
Navigation system 1,349    
All-weather floor mats 65 177 177
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Premium Plus Package   2,790  
Warm Weather Package   1,210 744
Driver Assistance Package   1,674 1,674
Prestige Package   4,278 4,092
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Cargo net   74 74
Options (change) 5,920 12,045 8,345
Options (change) 5,151 11,205 7,763
Destination 795 975 975
Total Price $44,870 $55,620 $63,720
Total Invoice $40,981 $51,798 $59,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,708
Model Year201120182018
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSHOA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$44,870$55,620$63,720
Adjustments for Features0-6,560-7,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,870$49,060$56,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,450
Total Invoice$40,981$51,798$59,330
Adjustments for Features0-6,109-6,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,981$45,689$52,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,928

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

Model Year201120182018
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSHOA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100$1100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Turn assist $25$25
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Predictive efficiency assist $0$0
Road sign information $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,530$12,090$12,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,560$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,109-6,713

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

Model Year20112018
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in111.2 in
Length202.9 in186.3 in
Width76.2 in72.6 in
Height60.7 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.135.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested245078%
Total Not Requested70022%
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 A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested147556%
Total Not Requested115044%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested197591%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested96530%
Total Not Requested222570%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested197591%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested96533%
Total Not Requested197567%

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