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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,430

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $9,137

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,188

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimA3 e-tronHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $36,178 $25,948 $30,341
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
All-weather floor mats 180 175 175
Cargo organizer 70 115  
Heated front seats 500    
Cargo mat 115    
Cargo net 150    
Universal garage door opener 295    
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
All-weather floor mats 168 166 166
Cargo organizer 65 109  
Heated front seats 467    
Cargo mat 107    
Cargo net 139    
Universal garage door opener 274    
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Options (change) 1,885 385 270
Options (change) 1,756 365 256
Destination 950 875 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0 -4,007
Total Price $37,567 $28,430 $28,908
Total Invoice $34,716 $27,188 $27,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,034
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,763
Model Year201720162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimA3 e-tronHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,567$28,430$28,908
Adjustments for Features-2,1600-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,407$28,430$28,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$57$0
Total Invoice$34,716$27,188$27,465
Adjustments for Features-1,9960-508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,720$27,188$26,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$231$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201720162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimA3 e-tronHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Remote app$25 $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
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
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,730$3,570$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,160$0$535
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9960-508

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-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.3,608 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 SEL

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 SEL

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

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