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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: $32,275

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $89,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,543

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $84,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelTaurusR8R8
TrimLimited4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,620 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $25,388 $106,206 $138,570
Limited Convenience Package 475    
Navigation system 1,995 2,100  
Stability control 495    
Satellite radio 195    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650
iPod integration   100 0
Polished alloy wheels   500 500
Limited Convenience Package 413    
Navigation system 1,736 1,953  
Stability control 431    
Satellite radio 170    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605
iPod integration   93 0
Polished alloy wheels   465 465
Options (change) 3,855 3,350 1,150
Options (change) 3,355 3,116 1,070
Destination 800 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $32,275 $121,800 $154,400
Total Invoice $29,543 $113,572 $143,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,278
Model Year200820122012
ModelTaurusR8R8
TrimLimited4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine263hp V6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionA6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$32,275$121,800$154,400
Adjustments for Features0-805-2,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,275$120,995$151,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,810
Total Invoice$29,543$113,572$143,890
Adjustments for Features0-751-2,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,543$112,821$141,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,651

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year200820122012
ModelTaurusR8R8
TrimLimited4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,765$5,570$7,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$805$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-751-2,418

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in104.3 in
Length200.4 in174.5 in
Width74.5 in75.0 in
Height61.5 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 5.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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