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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: $47,620

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,081

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSHOA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,275 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $38,060 $39,618 $50,592
Package 301A / 401A 2,000    
Driver Assist Package 1,995    
Multicontour seats 595    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 995    
All-weather floor mats 90 190 190
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800
Prestige Package   4,600 4,400
Premium Plus Package   3,000  
Warm Weather Package   1,300 800
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Cargo net   80 80
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Package 301A / 401A 1,900    
Driver Assist Package 1,895    
Multicontour seats 565    
Navigation system 755    
Sunroof 945    
All-weather floor mats 86 177 177
Driver Assistance Package   1,674 1,674
Prestige Package   4,278 4,092
Premium Plus Package   2,790  
Warm Weather Package   1,210 744
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Cargo net   74 74
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 6,470 12,045 8,345
Options (change) 6,146 11,205 7,763
Destination 875 975 975
Total Price $47,620 $55,620 $63,720
Total Invoice $45,081 $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: $3,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,969
Model Year201620182018
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)245/45-20245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$47,620$55,620$63,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,025-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,620$51,595$59,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,450
Total Invoice$45,081$51,798$59,330
Adjustments for Features0-3,748-4,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,081$48,050$54,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,927

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

Model Year201620182018
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
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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
Curve control$50  
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
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
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
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
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals$75 $75
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$6,780$10,805$11,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,025$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,748-4,353

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

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,970 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 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120064%
Total Not Requested67536%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
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 Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
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 display250Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested120038%
Total Not Requested199062%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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 Requested162562%
Total Not Requested100038%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
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 Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
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 display250Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested120041%
Total Not Requested174059%

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