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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: $78,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,155

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $72,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelTaurusR8R8R8
TrimSHO4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,275 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $38,060 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Multicontour seats 595      
Package 301A / 401A 2,000      
Navigation system 795 2,100    
Convenience Package   2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
iPod integration   100 0 0
Multicontour seats 565      
Package 301A / 401A 1,900      
Navigation system 755 1,953    
Convenience Package   1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
iPod integration   93 0 0
Options (change) 3,390 4,950 650 650
Options (change) 3,220 4,604 605 605
Destination 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $44,540 $123,400 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $42,155 $115,060 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $83,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,984
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelTaurusR8R8R8
TrimSHO4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6S6
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)245/45-20235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$44,540$123,400$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-4,3100-1,000-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,230$123,400$152,900$198,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,500$75,340
Total Invoice$42,155$115,060$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-4,0790-932-1,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,076$115,060$142,493$185,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,433$70,001

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelTaurusR8R8R8
TrimSHO4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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$250$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$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
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 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents$100   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
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 headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
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$500  
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   
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable   $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,020$4,710$5,710$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,310$0$1,000$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0790-932-1,918

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162012
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 sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested152581%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience 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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