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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: $29,515

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $4,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,523

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $4,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelA3A3C-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $25,337 $29,499
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
iPod integration -200 -200    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 175 175
Package 301A     1,295 1,295
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
iPod integration -186 -186    
All-weather floor mats 112 112 156 156
Package 301A     1,155 1,155
Options (change) 6,170 6,170 1,470 1,470
Options (change) 5,741 5,741 1,311 1,311
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $34,315 $37,295 $29,515 $29,973
Total Invoice $31,977 $34,750 $27,523 $27,678

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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: $6,557
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,344
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelA3A3C-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6S6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
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$34,315$37,295$29,515$29,973
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,540-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$36,245$27,975$27,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$217$0
Total Invoice$31,977$34,750$27,523$27,678
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,436-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,977$33,772$26,087$25,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$454$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelA3A3C-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIHybrid 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$0
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
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
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  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
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  
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  
Total Value of Features$2,055$3,105$3,595$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,540$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,436-2,045

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122015
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%
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

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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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