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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: $35,160

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $10,622

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,593

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $8,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Escape
TrimA3 e-tronTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $29,250
Base Invoice $36,736 $27,935
Prestige Package 8,600  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Navigation system   795
Technology Package   1,995
Adaptive cruise control   595
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Prestige Package 7,998  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Navigation system   755
Technology Package   1,895
Adaptive cruise control   565
Cargo cover   128
Panoramic sunroof   1,420
Options (change) 9,475 5,015
Options (change) 8,814 4,763
Destination 975 895
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $45,782 $35,160
Total Invoice $42,357 $33,593

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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: $11,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,146
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Escape
TrimA3 e-tronTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH179hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$45,782$35,160
Adjustments for Features0-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,782$34,760
Total Invoice$42,357$33,593
Adjustments for Features0-382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,357$33,211

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

Model Year20182017
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
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $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
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, side $100
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 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,505$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-382

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

Model Year20182017
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.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft368.0 ft3

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested252547%
Total Not Requested289053%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, side100No
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%

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