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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: $47,180

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $39,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,652

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $35,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelTaurusA8
TrimSHOA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,520 $78,750
Base Invoice $40,182 $73,237
Navigation system 795  
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
Sunroof 995  
Cold Weather Package   800
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Convenience Package   2,900
Navigation system 755  
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
Sunroof 945  
Cold Weather Package   744
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Convenience Package   2,698
Options (change) 3,785 6,700
Options (change) 3,595 6,232
Destination 875 875
Total Price $47,180 $86,325
Total Invoice $44,652 $80,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,784
Model Year20172012
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$47,180$86,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,180$83,200
Total Invoice$44,652$80,344
Adjustments for Features0-2,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,652$77,436

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172012
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,195$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,908

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172012
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
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%
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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