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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: $44,440

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,048

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSHOA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,770 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $40,418 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Navigation system 795      
Sport Package   750    
Prestige Package   9,450 6,650  
Sunshade, rear, power   350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Navigation Package       3,550
Navigation system 755      
Sport Package   697    
Prestige Package   8,789 6,185  
Sunshade, rear, power   325 325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Navigation Package       3,301
Options (change) 795 11,025 7,475 4,375
Options (change) 755 10,254 6,953 4,069
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $44,440 $49,770 $59,270 $74,170
Total Invoice $42,048 $46,350 $55,186 $69,042

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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: $6,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,547
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSHOA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$44,440$49,770$59,270$74,170
Adjustments for Features-1,340-250-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,100$49,745$59,270$71,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,525$21,325
Total Invoice$42,048$46,350$55,186$69,042
Adjustments for Features-1,268-230-2,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,780$46,327$55,186$66,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,859$19,829

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

Model Year2018201320132013
ModelTaurusA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSHOA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,495$5,180$5,155$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$25$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,268-230-2,886

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

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,970 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested337580%
Total Not Requested84020%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested195072%
Total Not Requested76528%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested56531%

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