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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: $42,800

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $14,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,170

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $14,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSHOS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,155 $52,000 $69,600
Base Invoice $35,025 $48,360 $64,728
Navigation system 1,850    
Package 401A 2,000    
Navigation Plus Package   3,050 4,000
Comfort Package   1,100 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Navigation system 1,610    
Package 401A 1,740    
Navigation Plus Package   2,837 3,720
Comfort Package   1,024 744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467 467
Options (change) 3,850 4,650 5,300
Options (change) 3,350 4,328 4,931
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $42,800 $57,545 $75,795
Total Invoice $39,170 $53,583 $70,554

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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: $14,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,418
Model Year201220142014
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSHOS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$42,800$57,545$75,795
Adjustments for Features-50-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,795$57,545$72,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,750
Total Invoice$39,170$53,583$70,554
Adjustments for Features-50-3,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,165$53,583$67,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,713

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

Model Year201220142014
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSHOS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,995$4,990$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$0$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-50-3,258

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

Model Year20122014
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in108.3 in
Length202.9 in182.1 in
Width76.2 in73.0 in
Height60.7 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested126586%
Total Not Requested20014%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126563%
Total Not Requested75037%

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