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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: $45,390 Ford Taurus SHO | ||
| Difference: $74,310 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,424 Ford Taurus SHO | ||
| Difference: $69,966 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | SHO | S8 Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,155 | $115,900 |
| Base Invoice | $35,025 | $107,788 |
| Package 402A | 3,100 | |
| Multicontour seats | 595 | |
| Navigation system | 1,550 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,195 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,100 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Package 402A | 2,697 | |
| Multicontour seats | 518 | |
| Navigation system | 1,349 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,040 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 698 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,954 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 6,440 | 2,850 |
| Options (change) | 5,604 | 2,652 |
| Destination | 795 | 950 |
| Total Price | $45,390 | $119,700 |
| Total Invoice | $41,424 | $111,390 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,760 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,218 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | SHO | S8 Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 605hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 275/35-21 |
| Total Price | $45,390 | $119,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -11,550 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,390 | $108,150 |
| Total Invoice | $41,424 | $111,390 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,748 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,424 | $100,642 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | SHO | S8 Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $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 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active steering | $1000 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,505 | $17,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $11,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -10,748 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 117.8 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 202.6 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,016 lb. | 4,686 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.7 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 | 38.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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 S8 Plus
| 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 |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 87% |
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