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Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,565

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,614

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $6,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXA3 / S3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $37,900
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $35,248
Cargo organizer 115   70
All-weather floor mats 170 170 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Cargo net     150
Cargo mat     115
iPod integration     350
Heated front seats     500
Cargo organizer 102   65
All-weather floor mats 152 152 168
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Cargo net     139
Cargo mat     107
iPod integration     325
Heated front seats     467
Options (change) 285 170 1,940
Options (change) 254 152 1,807
Destination 825 825 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 -4,168
Total Price $29,565 $29,908 $36,597
Total Invoice $27,614 $27,669 $33,812

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,388
Model Year201420142016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXA3 / S3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVTCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,565$29,908$36,597
Adjustments for Features0-535-2,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,565$29,373$34,162
Cost Above Minimum$192$0$0
Total Invoice$27,614$27,669$33,812
Adjustments for Features0-495-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,614$27,174$31,562
Cost Above Minimum$440$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201420142016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXA3 / S3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo organizer$100 $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,095$3,630$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-495-2,250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142016
ModelC-MAXA3 / S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.5 in
Length173.6 in169.8 in
Width72.0 in70.3 in
Height63.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft339.5 ft3

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