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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: $32,630

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $7,947

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,331

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $7,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Escape
TrimA3 e-tronTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $28,610
Base Invoice $36,736 $26,708
Premium Plus Package 3,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Technology Package   1,495
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Premium Plus Package 2,884  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Technology Package   1,305
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,305
Options (change) 4,270 3,125
Options (change) 3,974 2,728
Destination 975 895
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $40,577 $32,630
Total Invoice $37,517 $30,331

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,912
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,083
Model Year20182014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Escape
TrimA3 e-tronTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH178hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$40,577$32,630
Adjustments for Features0-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,577$31,665
Total Invoice$37,517$30,331
Adjustments for Features0-897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,517$29,434

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

Model Year20182014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Escape
TrimA3 e-tronTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver 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$5,165$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-897

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

Model Year20182014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Escape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in105.9 in
Length169.8 in178.1 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height56.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

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