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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,475

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $40,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,673

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $38,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelTaurusA8
TrimSHOA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,220 $78,750
Base Invoice $37,103 $73,237
Navigation system 795  
Package 301A / 401A 2,000  
Multicontour seats 595  
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
Sunroof 995  
Cold Weather Package   800
Premium Package   2,000
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Convenience Package   2,900
Navigation system 710  
Package 301A / 401A 1,785  
Multicontour seats 531  
Driver Assist Package 1,781  
Sunroof 888  
Cold Weather Package   744
Premium Package   1,860
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Convenience Package   2,698
Options (change) 6,380 8,700
Options (change) 5,695 8,092
Destination 875 875
Total Price $47,475 $88,325
Total Invoice $43,673 $82,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,925
Model Year20152012
ModelTaurusA8
TrimSHOA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/45-19
Total Price$47,475$88,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,475$84,450
Total Invoice$43,673$82,204
Adjustments for Features0-3,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,673$78,598

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8

Model Year20152012
ModelTaurusA8
TrimSHOA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$6,170$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,606

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8

Model Year20152012
ModelTaurusA8
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.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122565%
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%
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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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