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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: $25,643

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $7,197

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,340

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $6,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXA3A3
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,175 $27,175 $27,120 $30,120 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $23,087 $25,952 $25,900 $28,765 $24,115 $32,471
Comfort Package 1,600 1,600        
Navigation system     795 795 1,950 1,950
Convenience Package         350  
S Line Package         2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         450 450
iPod integration         0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link         435 435
Heated front seats         450 450
Comfort Package 1,520 1,520        
Navigation system     755 755 1,813 1,813
Convenience Package         325  
S Line Package         2,326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         418 418
iPod integration         0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link         405 405
Heated front seats         418 418
Options (change) 1,600 1,600 795 795 6,135 3,285
Options (change) 1,520 1,520 755 755 5,705 3,054
Destination 875 875 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $26,650 $25,643 $28,790 $27,783 $32,840 $38,975
Total Invoice $25,482 $24,340 $27,530 $26,388 $30,595 $36,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,872
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,830
Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXA3A3
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,650$25,643$28,790$27,783$32,840$38,975
Adjustments for Features-1,090-1,615-3,290-3,8150-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,560$24,028$25,500$23,968$32,840$36,125
Cost Above Minimum$1,592$60$1,532$0$0$3,285
Total Invoice$25,482$24,340$27,530$26,388$30,595$36,300
Adjustments for Features-1,042-1,533-3,146-3,6230-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,440$22,807$24,384$22,765$30,595$33,646
Cost Above Minimum$1,675$42$1,619$0$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3

Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXA3A3
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0  
Proximity key  $250$250  
Remote app $25 $25  
Remote start  $150$150  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Curve control$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0 $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
iPod integration    $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100$100  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50  
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,805$4,330$6,005$6,530$2,715$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$1,615$3,290$3,815$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,042-1,533-3,146-3,6230-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,641 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 SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested193073%
Total Not Requested72527%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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