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Audi A3 vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,355

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $4,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,313

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $3,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelA3A3C-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.0T3.2Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $26,451 $30,726
S Line Package 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Convenience Package 1,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Package 301A     1,195 1,195
S Line Package 1,860      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
Convenience Package 1,675      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441    
Package 301A     1,067 1,067
Options (change) 6,725 2,925 1,195 1,195
Options (change) 6,255 2,720 1,067 1,067
Destination 825 825 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $34,470 $39,625 $30,355 $30,933
Total Invoice $32,115 $36,909 $28,313 $28,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,762
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,590
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelA3A3C-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.0T3.2Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6S6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,470$39,625$30,355$30,933
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-1,550-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$36,975$28,805$28,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$97$0
Total Invoice$32,115$36,909$28,313$28,581
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-1,446-2,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,115$34,441$26,867$26,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$342$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2009200920132013
ModelA3A3C-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.0T3.2Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,255$4,905$3,805$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$1,550$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-1,446-2,056

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092013
ModelA3C-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length168.7 in173.6 in
Width69.5 in72.0 in
Height56.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested88070%
Total Not Requested37530%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37531%
Total Not Requested85069%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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