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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,625

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $14,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,186

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $12,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusA6
TrimSHO3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,275 $49,900
Base Invoice $38,060 $46,408
Multicontour seats 595  
Package 301A / 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
All-weather floor mats 90 140
Prestige Package   6,880
Sport Package   1,000
Cold Weather Package   450
Audi Side Assist Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Multicontour seats 565  
Package 301A / 401A 1,900  
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945  
All-weather floor mats 86 131
Prestige Package   6,398
Sport Package   930
Cold Weather Package   418
Audi Side Assist Package   467
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 4,475 9,445
Options (change) 4,251 8,787
Destination 875 875
Total Price $45,625 $60,220
Total Invoice $43,186 $56,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,860
Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusA6
TrimSHO3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$45,625$60,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,625$59,120
Total Invoice$43,186$56,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,186$55,046

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A6

Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusA6
TrimSHO3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,830$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,024

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A6

Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in114.7 in
Length202.9 in193.9 in
Width76.2 in73.8 in
Height60.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested87547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested270057%
Total Not Requested201543%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audi Side Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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