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Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,430

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $92,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,273

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $86,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTaurusR8R8R8
TrimSEL4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,980 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $21,127 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Heated mirrors 35      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Heated mirrors 31      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
Options (change) 2,765 650 650 650
Options (change) 2,461 605 605 605
Destination 685 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $26,430 $119,100 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $24,273 $111,061 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,876
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTaurusR8R8R8
TrimSEL4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine153hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionA4M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$26,430$119,100$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features0-4,195-6,460-7,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,430$114,905$147,440$193,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,535$78,525
Total Invoice$24,273$111,061$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features0-3,912-6,020-6,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,273$107,149$137,405$180,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,256$72,967

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTaurusR8R8R8
TrimSEL4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,250$6,445$8,710$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,195$6,460$7,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,912-6,020-6,863

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062012
ModelTaurusR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.5 in104.3 in
Length197.6 in174.5 in
Width73.0 in75.0 in
Height56.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%

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