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

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Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,340

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $5,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,367

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $4,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXA3A3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $25,035 $33,364
Package 301A 1,295 1,295    
Cold Weather Package     500 500
S Line Package     2,000  
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Convenience Package     1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Package 301A 1,155 1,155    
Cold Weather Package     466 466
S Line Package     1,860  
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Convenience Package     1,675  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441 441
Options (change) 1,295 1,295 6,725 2,925
Options (change) 1,155 1,155 6,255 2,720
Destination 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $29,340 $29,798 $34,470 $39,625
Total Invoice $27,367 $27,522 $32,115 $36,909

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,648
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXA3A3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,340$29,798$34,470$39,625
Adjustments for Features-1,550-2,2250-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,790$27,573$34,470$36,975
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0$2,505
Total Invoice$27,367$27,522$32,115$36,909
Adjustments for Features-1,446-2,0550-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,921$25,467$32,115$34,441
Cost Above Minimum$454$0$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3

Model Year2015201520092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXA3A3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $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$0
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
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 external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,805$4,480$2,255$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$2,225$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,446-2,0550-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152009
ModelC-MAXA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length173.6 in168.7 in
Width72.0 in69.5 in
Height63.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested88070%
Total Not Requested37530%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37531%
Total Not Requested85069%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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