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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: $29,700

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $7,482

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,267

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $7,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Escape
TrimA3 e-tronHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $31,975
Base Invoice $36,736 $29,542
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Options (change) 875 0
Options (change) 816 0
Destination 975 725
Gas Tax -4,168 -3,000
Total Price $37,182 $29,700
Total Invoice $34,359 $27,267

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,007
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,805
Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Escape
TrimA3 e-tronHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH153hp I4 H
TransmissionS6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$37,182$29,700
Adjustments for Features-2,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,707$29,700
Total Invoice$34,359$27,267
Adjustments for Features-2,2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,072$27,267

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

Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Escape
TrimA3 e-tronHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
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
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,040$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2870

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

Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Escape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.1 in
Length169.8 in174.7 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height56.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft366.3 ft3

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