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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: $32,605

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $43,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,830

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $41,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelTaurusA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimLimitedA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $25,388 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Navigation system 1,995      
Limited Convenience Package 475      
Stability control 495      
Sunshade, rear 225      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000 3,000 3,000
Wood trim       0
Navigation system 1,736      
Limited Convenience Package 413      
Stability control 431      
Sunshade, rear 196      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790 2,790 2,790
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 4,185 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 3,642 2,790 2,790 2,790
Destination 800 895 895 895
Total Price $32,605 $76,095 $84,795 $113,895
Total Invoice $29,830 $70,831 $78,923 $105,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,875
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelTaurusA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimLimitedA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionA6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$32,605$76,095$84,795$113,895
Adjustments for Features0-8,730-8,730-15,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,605$67,365$76,065$98,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700$30,825
Total Invoice$29,830$70,831$78,923$105,985
Adjustments for Features0-8,126-8,125-14,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,830$62,705$70,798$91,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,093$28,666

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelTaurusA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimLimitedA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
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$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,340$13,070$13,070$20,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,730$8,730$15,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,126-8,125-14,614

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082013
ModelTaurusA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in117.8 in
Length200.4 in202.2 in
Width74.5 in76.7 in
Height61.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.4,377 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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