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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: $139,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,273

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $130,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelTaurusR8R8
TrimSELV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,980 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $21,127 $151,497 $176,607
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535
Options (change) 2,765 575 575
Options (change) 2,461 535 535
Destination 685 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $26,430 $166,025 $193,025
Total Invoice $24,273 $154,582 $179,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $128,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119,765
Model Year200620172017
ModelTaurusR8R8
TrimSELV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine153hp V6540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionA4S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$26,430$166,025$193,025
Adjustments for Features0-11,325-14,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,430$154,700$178,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,225
Total Invoice$24,273$154,582$179,692
Adjustments for Features0-10,544-13,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,273$144,038$166,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,528

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year200620172017
ModelTaurusR8R8
TrimSELV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels  $250
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser  $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,825$14,150$16,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,325$14,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,544-13,126

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062017
ModelTaurusR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.5 in104.3 in
Length197.6 in174.3 in
Width73.0 in76.4 in
Height56.1 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.08.0 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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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