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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: $31,655

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $110,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,995

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $103,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelTaurusR8R8R8
TrimLimitedV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,620 $138,700 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $25,388 $128,991 $153,357 $180,792
Limited Convenience Package 475      
Navigation system 1,995      
Stability control 495      
Satellite radio 195      
All-weather floor mats 75 545 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Limited Convenience Package 413      
Navigation system 1,736      
Stability control 431      
Satellite radio 170      
All-weather floor mats 57 507 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535 535
Options (change) 3,235 1,120 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 2,807 1,042 1,042 1,042
Destination 800 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300 1,300
Total Price $31,655 $142,370 $168,570 $198,070
Total Invoice $28,995 $132,583 $156,949 $184,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98,364
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelTaurusR8R8R8
TrimLimitedV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine263hp V6532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionA6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 13550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$31,655$142,370$168,570$198,070
Adjustments for Features0-5,610-8,360-11,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,655$136,760$160,210$186,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,450$50,175
Total Invoice$28,995$132,583$156,949$184,384
Adjustments for Features0-5,224-7,784-10,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,995$127,359$149,165$174,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,806$46,659

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelTaurusR8R8R8
TrimLimitedV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$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
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,350$9,960$12,710$15,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,610$8,360$11,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,224-7,784-10,366

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082018
ModelTaurusR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in104.3 in
Length200.4 in174.3 in
Width74.5 in76.4 in
Height61.5 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.28.0 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%

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