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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $47,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $44,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSELA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $74,050 $96,200
Base Invoice $21,127 $68,867 $89,465
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895    
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797    
Options (change) 3,660 0 0
Options (change) 3,258 0 0
Destination 685 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $27,325 $74,875 $99,125
Total Invoice $25,070 $69,692 $92,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,123
Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSELA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$27,325$74,875$99,125
Adjustments for Features0-11,280-11,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$63,595$87,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,250
Total Invoice$25,070$69,692$92,390
Adjustments for Features0-10,499-10,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$59,193$81,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,683

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSELA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,000$13,280$13,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,280$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,499-10,514

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in115.9 in
Length197.6 in199.3 in
Width73.0 in74.6 in
Height56.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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