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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: $46,675

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $38,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,923

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $36,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelTaurusA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSHOA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $77,400 $86,400 $114,900
Base Invoice $36,254 $71,982 $80,352 $106,858
Multicontour seats 595      
Package 302A / 402A 3,000      
Navigation system 795      
Adaptive cruise control 1,195      
Sunroof 995      
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,100
Premium Package   3,950 3,950  
Wood trim       0
Multicontour seats 531      
Package 302A / 402A 2,678      
Navigation system 710      
Adaptive cruise control 1,067      
Sunroof 888      
Cold Weather Package   697 697 697
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 1,954
Premium Package   3,673 3,673  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 6,580 6,950 6,950 2,850
Options (change) 5,874 6,463 6,463 2,651
Destination 795 925 925 925
Total Price $46,675 $85,275 $94,275 $118,675
Total Invoice $42,923 $79,370 $87,740 $110,434

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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: $32,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,639
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelTaurusA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSHOA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6333hp V6435hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$46,675$85,275$94,275$118,675
Adjustments for Features0-6,240-6,390-9,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,675$79,035$87,885$109,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,850$30,200
Total Invoice$42,923$79,370$87,740$110,434
Adjustments for Features0-5,808-5,947-8,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,923$73,562$81,793$101,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,231$28,088

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2013201520152015
ModelTaurusA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSHOA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$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   
Curve control$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
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   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$6,505$12,745$12,895$15,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,240$6,390$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,808-5,947-8,784

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20132015
ModelTaurusA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in117.8 in
Length202.9 in202.2 in
Width76.2 in76.7 in
Height60.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.2 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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197568%
Total Not Requested95032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested70035%
Total Not Requested130065%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested70035%
Total Not Requested130065%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

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