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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,385 Ford Taurus Limited | |||||
| Difference: $43,660 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,900 Ford Taurus Limited | |||||
| Difference: $41,326 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Limited | SHO | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,155 | $38,155 | $75,100 | $83,900 | $112,500 |
| Base Invoice | $29,635 | $35,035 | $69,844 | $78,028 | $104,627 |
| Multicontour seats | 595 | 595 | |||
| Package 303A | 2,800 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,850 | 1,550 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,195 | 1,195 | |||
| Sunroof | 995 | ||||
| Package 402A | 3,100 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | 800 | 800 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,250 | 3,250 | 2,250 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,000 | 4,000 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Multicontour seats | 518 | 518 | |||
| Package 303A | 2,436 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,610 | 1,349 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,040 | 1,040 | |||
| Sunroof | 866 | ||||
| Package 402A | 2,697 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | 744 | 744 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,023 | 3,023 | 2,093 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,720 | 3,720 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,435 | 6,440 | 8,050 | 8,050 | 3,050 |
| Options (change) | 6,470 | 5,604 | 7,487 | 7,487 | 2,837 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $40,385 | $45,390 | $84,045 | $92,845 | $116,445 |
| Total Invoice | $36,900 | $41,434 | $78,226 | $86,410 | $108,359 |
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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: $33,950 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,288 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Limited | SHO | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 333hp V6 | 420hp V8 | 520hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 265/35-21 |
| Total Price | $40,385 | $45,390 | $84,045 | $92,845 | $116,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,225 | -9,710 | -9,710 | -12,935 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,385 | $43,165 | $74,335 | $83,135 | $103,510 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,780 | $0 | $8,800 | $29,175 |
| Total Invoice | $36,900 | $41,434 | $78,226 | $86,410 | $108,359 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,031 | -9,038 | -9,037 | -12,037 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,900 | $39,403 | $69,188 | $77,373 | $96,322 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,503 | $0 | $8,185 | $27,134 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Limited | SHO | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $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 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| 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 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,070 | $6,295 | $13,780 | $13,780 | $17,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,225 | $9,710 | $9,710 | $12,935 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,031 | -9,038 | -9,037 | -12,037 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 117.8 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 202.2 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,016 lb. | 4,366 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 22% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 18% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 79% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 79% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 82% |
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