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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: $42,875

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $123,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,235

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $115,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelTaurusR8R8
TrimSHOV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,155 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $35,025 $151,497 $176,607
Navigation system 1,850    
Package 401A 2,000    
All-weather floor mats 75 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Navigation system 1,610    
Package 401A 1,740    
All-weather floor mats 65 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535
Options (change) 3,925 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 3,415 1,042 1,042
Destination 795 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $42,875 $166,570 $193,570
Total Invoice $39,235 $155,089 $180,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $119,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $112,349
Model Year201220172017
ModelTaurusR8R8
TrimSHOV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$42,875$166,570$193,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,765-6,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,875$162,805$187,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,225
Total Invoice$39,235$155,089$180,199
Adjustments for Features0-3,505-6,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,235$151,584$174,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,527

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220172017
ModelTaurusR8R8
TrimSHOV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$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 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
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
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
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,330$11,095$13,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,765$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,505-6,088

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122017
ModelTaurusR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in104.3 in
Length202.9 in174.3 in
Width76.2 in76.4 in
Height60.7 in48.8 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.18.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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