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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: $32,930

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,461

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $2,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelA3EscapeEscape
Trim2.0TSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $25,361 $24,115 $27,935
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275    
Cold Weather Package 500    
Aluminum roof rails 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
iPod integration -200    
All-weather floor mats 120 75 75
Navigation system 2,000 795 795
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,495 1,495
6-speed manual 0    
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
Technology Package   1,395  
Cargo cover   135 135
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
Premium Plus Package 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186    
Cold Weather Package 466    
Aluminum roof rails 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
iPod integration -186    
All-weather floor mats 112 71 71
Navigation system 1,860 755 755
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,420 1,420
6-speed manual 0    
Leather Comfort Package   1,515  
Technology Package   1,325  
Cargo cover   128 128
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
Options (change) 7,770 6,785 3,795
Options (change) 7,230 6,451 3,611
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $35,915 $32,930 $33,940
Total Invoice $33,466 $31,461 $32,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,278
Model Year201220172017
ModelA3EscapeEscape
Trim2.0TSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$35,915$32,930$33,940
Adjustments for Features0-2,975-4,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,915$29,955$29,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$33,466$31,461$32,441
Adjustments for Features0-2,842-4,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,466$28,619$28,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$431$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220172017
ModelA3EscapeEscape
Trim2.0TSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app $75 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$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 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,305$5,280$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,975$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,842-4,253

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,263 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

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%
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%
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested112569%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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