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Audi A3 vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,725

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,460

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,584

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelA3Escape
Trim3.2 S lineXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $33,980 $24,670
Base Invoice $31,561 $23,035
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Satellite radio 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Package 203A   2,220
Cargo net   65
3.0L V6   1,195
AWD   1,750
Cold Weather Package 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Satellite radio 319  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Package 203A   1,886
Cargo net   34
3.0L V6   1,088
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 3,035 5,230
Options (change) 2,763 4,600
Destination 720 825
Total Price $37,735 $30,725
Total Invoice $35,044 $28,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,205
Model Year20062011
ModelA3Escape
Trim3.2 S lineXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$37,735$30,725
Adjustments for Features-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,250$30,725
Total Invoice$35,044$28,460
Adjustments for Features-1,3790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,665$28,460

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062011
ModelA3Escape
Trim3.2 S lineXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,490$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3790

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062011
ModelA3Escape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.1 in
Length168.7 in174.7 in
Width69.5 in71.1 in
Height56.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20069%
Total Not Requested9031%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested069%
Total Not Requested031%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested217583%
Total Not Requested45017%

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