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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: $44,630

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $121,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,241

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $112,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelTaurusR8R8
TrimSHOV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,275 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $38,060 $151,497 $176,607
Multicontour seats 595    
Package 301A / 401A 2,000    
Navigation system 795    
All-weather floor mats 90 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Multicontour seats 565    
Package 301A / 401A 1,900    
Navigation system 755    
All-weather floor mats 86 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535
Options (change) 3,480 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 3,306 1,042 1,042
Destination 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $44,630 $166,570 $193,570
Total Invoice $42,241 $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: $119,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $110,795
Model Year201620172017
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)245/45-20245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$44,630$166,570$193,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,205-4,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,630$164,365$188,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,225
Total Invoice$42,241$155,089$180,199
Adjustments for Features0-2,053-4,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,241$153,036$175,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,527

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year201620172017
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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
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  
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 
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 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
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 passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
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  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
No leather in second row $-300$-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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$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$8,430$10,635$13,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,053-4,636

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,970 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

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 headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested127568%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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