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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: $47,430

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $32,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,888

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $29,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelTaurusA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSHOA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $40,418 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Navigation system 795      
Driver Assist Package 1,995      
Sunroof 995      
Cold Weather Package   800 800 800
Convenience Package   3,000 3,000  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000 3,000 2,500
Wood trim       0
Navigation system 755      
Driver Assist Package 1,895      
Sunroof 945      
Cold Weather Package   744 744 744
Convenience Package   2,790 2,790  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790 2,790 2,327
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,785 6,800 6,800 3,300
Options (change) 3,595 6,324 6,324 3,071
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $47,430 $79,895 $88,595 $114,195
Total Invoice $44,888 $74,365 $82,457 $106,266

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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: $29,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,592
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelTaurusA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSHOA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6333hp V6420hp 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)245/45-20255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$47,430$79,895$88,595$114,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-3,100-8,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,430$76,795$85,495$105,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700$29,025
Total Invoice$44,888$74,365$82,457$106,266
Adjustments for Features0-2,885-2,885-7,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,888$71,480$79,572$98,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,092$26,993

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2018201320132013
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
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   
Sunshade, rear, power$225  $225
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
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   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$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$50$50
Cargo net$40   
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights   $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$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$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$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
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$8,395$11,495$11,495$16,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$3,100$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,885-2,885-7,793

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182013
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.4,377 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 in37.7 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 information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

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