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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,075

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $12,107

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,245

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $11,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3EscapeEscapeEscape
TrimA3 e-tronXLTXLT SportHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $22,535 $24,185 $26,900
Base Invoice $36,736 $20,992 $22,494 $25,049
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
Aluminum roof rails 300      
Safety Package   595 595 595
Cargo Convenience Group   150 150  
Leather Comfort Group   595 595  
Sunroof   585 585 585
Premium Package       3,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536      
Aluminum roof rails 280      
Safety Package   506 506 506
Cargo Convenience Group   128 128  
Leather Comfort Group   506 506  
Sunroof   498 498 498
Premium Package       3,396
Options (change) 875 1,925 1,925 5,175
Options (change) 816 1,638 1,638 4,400
Destination 975 615 615 615
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $37,182 $25,075 $26,725 $30,090
Total Invoice $34,359 $23,245 $24,747 $27,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,360
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3EscapeEscapeEscape
TrimA3 e-tronXLTXLT SportHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH153hp I4200hp V6133hp I4 H
TransmissionS6A4A4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 480, 4170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$37,182$25,075$26,725$30,090
Adjustments for Features-5,1450-525-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,037$25,075$26,200$28,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,125$3,265
Total Invoice$34,359$23,245$24,747$27,464
Adjustments for Features-4,7540-486-1,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,605$23,245$24,261$25,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,016$2,622

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2018200620062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3EscapeEscapeEscape
TrimA3 e-tronXLTXLT SportHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
4-speed automatic $800$800 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Brake assist$50  $50
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Stability control$400   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack $300$300$300
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   
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0   
9 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
HD radio$50   
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  $25
Outside temperature display$50   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Trip computer$150  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats$200  $200
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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires  $0 
Total Value of Features$9,165$4,020$4,545$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,145$0$525$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7540-486-1,597

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Escape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.2 in
Length169.8 in174.9 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600No
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested152556%
Total Not Requested117544%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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