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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: $44,540

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $77,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,155

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $71,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelTaurusR8
TrimSHO4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,275 $114,200
Base Invoice $38,060 $106,206
Multicontour seats 595  
Package 301A / 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 795 2,000
Premium Package   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Multicontour seats 565  
Package 301A / 401A 1,900  
Navigation system 755 1,860
Premium Package   1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Options (change) 3,390 4,750
Options (change) 3,220 4,418
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $44,540 $122,250
Total Invoice $42,155 $113,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,872
Model Year20162009
ModelTaurusR8
TrimSHO4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/35-19
Total Price$44,540$122,250
Adjustments for Features-4,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,205$122,250
Total Invoice$42,155$113,924
Adjustments for Features-4,1030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,052$113,924

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162009
ModelTaurusR8
TrimSHO4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,305$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1030

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162009
ModelTaurusR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in104.3 in
Length202.9 in174.5 in
Width76.2 in75.0 in
Height60.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.1 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

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1005%
Total Not Requested177595%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested56565%
Total Not Requested30035%

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