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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: $33,990

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $5,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,482

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $5,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelA3EscapeEscape
Trim2.0TSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $25,060 $28,610
Base Invoice $25,361 $23,398 $26,708
Convenience Package 1,275 1,395  
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500    
Aluminum roof rails 500    
Navigation system 2,000 795 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
iPod integration -200    
All-weather floor mats 120 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,495 1,495
6-speed automated manual 1,480    
AWD 2,100 1,750 1,750
Leather Comfort Package   1,195  
Cargo cover   135 135
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
Convenience Package 1,186 1,217  
Premium Plus Package 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466    
Aluminum roof rails 466    
Navigation system 1,860 694 694
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
iPod integration -186    
All-weather floor mats 112 66 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,305 1,305
6-speed automated manual 1,378    
AWD 1,951 1,631 1,632
Leather Comfort Package   1,043  
Cargo cover   118 118
2.0L I4   1,115 1,115
Options (change) 11,350 8,035 5,445
Options (change) 10,559 7,189 4,930
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $39,495 $33,990 $34,950
Total Invoice $36,795 $31,482 $32,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,100
Model Year201220142014
ModelA3EscapeEscape
Trim2.0TSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$39,495$33,990$34,950
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,495$33,540$32,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0
Total Invoice$36,795$31,482$32,533
Adjustments for Features0-417-1,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,795$31,065$30,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220142014
ModelA3EscapeEscape
Trim2.0TSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,030$5,480$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-417-1,838

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122014
ModelA3Escape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in105.9 in
Length168.7 in178.1 in
Width69.5 in72.4 in
Height56.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
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 Escape SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested85054%
Total Not Requested72546%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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