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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: $45,275

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $74,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,697

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $69,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelTaurusA8 / S8
TrimSHOS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,980 $115,900
Base Invoice $36,882 $107,788
Package 301A / 401A 2,000  
Multicontour seats 595  
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
All-weather floor mats 85 225
Executive Plus Package   2,800
Package 301A / 401A 1,785  
Multicontour seats 531  
Navigation system 710  
Sunroof 888  
All-weather floor mats 76 209
Executive Plus Package   2,604
Options (change) 4,470 3,025
Options (change) 3,990 2,813
Destination 825 975
Total Price $45,275 $119,900
Total Invoice $41,697 $111,576

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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: $65,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,327
Model Year20142018
ModelTaurusA8 / S8
TrimSHOS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6605hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19275/35-21
Total Price$45,275$119,900
Adjustments for Features0-9,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,275$110,710
Total Invoice$41,697$111,576
Adjustments for Features0-8,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,697$103,024

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20142018
ModelTaurusA8 / S8
TrimSHOS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $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
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 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
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$6,455$15,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,552

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20142018
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%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

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