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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: $42,800

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $81,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,170

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $76,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelTaurusR8R8R8
TrimSHOV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,155 $114,900 $151,200 $170,545
Base Invoice $35,025 $106,857 $140,616 $158,607
Navigation system 1,850 2,100    
Package 401A 2,000      
Convenience Package   2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
iPod integration   100 100 100
Power front seats       2,000
Navigation system 1,610 1,953    
Package 401A 1,740      
Convenience Package   1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
iPod integration   93 93 93
Power front seats       1,860
Options (change) 3,850 4,850 750 2,750
Options (change) 3,350 4,511 698 2,558
Destination 795 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $42,800 $124,000 $156,200 $177,545
Total Invoice $39,170 $115,618 $145,564 $165,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $83,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,324
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelTaurusR8R8R8
TrimSHOV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$42,800$124,000$156,200$177,545
Adjustments for Features-2,0500-500-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,750$124,000$155,700$172,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,700$48,920
Total Invoice$39,170$115,618$145,564$165,415
Adjustments for Features-1,8760-466-4,309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,294$115,618$145,098$161,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,480$45,488

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelTaurusR8R8R8
TrimSHOV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
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$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250 $250 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $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 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,570$5,520$6,020$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$0$500$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8760-466-4,309

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122014
ModelTaurusR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in104.3 in
Length202.9 in175.0 in
Width76.2 in75.0 in
Height60.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested155077%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested56567%
Total Not Requested27533%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

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