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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: $45,190

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $70,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,621

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $66,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelTaurusA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSHOS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,980 $114,900 $114,900
Base Invoice $36,882 $106,858 $106,858
Package 301A / 401A 2,000    
Multicontour seats 595    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 995    
Wood trim   0 0
Driver Assistance Package     2,100
Cold Weather Package     750
Package 301A / 401A 1,785    
Multicontour seats 531    
Navigation system 710    
Sunroof 888    
Wood trim   0 0
Driver Assistance Package     1,954
Cold Weather Package     697
Options (change) 4,385 0 2,850
Options (change) 3,914 0 2,651
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $45,190 $115,825 $118,675
Total Invoice $41,621 $107,783 $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: $61,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,703
Model Year201420162016
ModelTaurusA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSHOS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$45,190$115,825$118,675
Adjustments for Features0-9,090-9,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,190$106,735$109,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,650
Total Invoice$41,621$107,783$110,434
Adjustments for Features0-8,459-8,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,621$99,324$101,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,465

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201420162016
ModelTaurusA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSHOS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $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
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, 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
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,655$15,745$15,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,090$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,459-8,645

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20142016
ModelTaurusA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in117.8 in
Length202.9 in202.6 in
Width76.2 in76.7 in
Height60.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,686 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

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142576%
Total Not Requested45024%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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