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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,035

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $9,562

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,847

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $7,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201720172017
ModelA3 / S3C-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimA3 e-tronHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,900 $24,175 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $35,248 $23,087 $25,900 $28,765
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
iPod integration 350      
All-weather floor mats 180 175 175 175
Cargo organizer 70 115 115  
Heated front seats 500      
Cargo mat 115      
Cargo net 150      
Comfort Package   1,600    
Door sill trim plates   95 95 95
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536      
iPod integration 325      
All-weather floor mats 168 166 166 166
Cargo organizer 65 109 109  
Heated front seats 467      
Cargo mat 107      
Cargo net 139      
Comfort Package   1,520    
Door sill trim plates   90 90 90
Options (change) 1,940 1,985 385 270
Options (change) 1,807 1,885 365 256
Destination 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $36,597 $27,035 $28,380 $27,258
Total Invoice $33,812 $25,847 $27,140 $25,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,289
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,001
Model Year2016201720172017
ModelA3 / S3C-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimA3 e-tronHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,597$27,035$28,380$27,258
Adjustments for Features-2,9100-1,475-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,687$27,035$26,905$25,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,637$1,507$0
Total Invoice$33,812$25,847$27,140$25,889
Adjustments for Features-2,6890-1,411-1,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,123$25,847$25,729$24,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,725$1,607$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2016201720172017
ModelA3 / S3C-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimA3 e-tronHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25  $25
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Safety key $5$5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0   
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
9 kWh battery pack$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Body kit$0   
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100$100
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,705$2,795$4,270$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$0$1,475$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6890-1,411-1,767

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20162017
ModelA3 / S3C-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in104.3 in
Length169.8 in173.6 in
Width70.3 in72.0 in
Height56.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested162598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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