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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: $25,818

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $8,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,506

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $7,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720112011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXA3A3
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,175 $27,175 $27,120 $30,120 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $23,087 $25,952 $25,900 $28,765 $25,361 $28,134
Comfort Package 1,600 1,600        
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 175 120 120
Navigation system     795 795 2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package         500 500
Convenience Package         1,275 1,275
Premium Plus Package         2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
iPod integration         -200 -200
Comfort Package 1,520 1,520        
All-weather floor mats 166 166 166 166 112 112
Navigation system     755 755 1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package         466 466
Convenience Package         1,186 1,186
Premium Plus Package         1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443 443
iPod integration         -186 -186
Options (change) 1,775 1,775 970 970 6,170 6,170
Options (change) 1,686 1,686 921 921 5,741 5,741
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $26,825 $25,818 $28,965 $27,958 $34,315 $37,295
Total Invoice $25,648 $24,506 $27,696 $26,554 $31,977 $34,750

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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: $9,322
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,239
Model Year201720172017201720112011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXA3A3
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,825$25,818$28,965$27,958$34,315$37,295
Adjustments for Features-240-765-2,440-2,9650-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,585$25,053$26,525$24,993$34,315$36,245
Cost Above Minimum$1,592$60$1,532$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$25,648$24,506$27,696$26,554$31,977$34,750
Adjustments for Features-229-726-2,333-2,8160-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,419$23,780$25,363$23,738$31,977$33,772
Cost Above Minimum$1,681$42$1,625$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3

Model Year201720172017201720112011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXA3A3
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.0T2.0 TDI
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$0
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$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 mat$40$40$40$40  
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
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
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
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
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$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  
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 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,770$4,295$5,970$6,495$3,530$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$765$2,440$2,965$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-229-726-2,333-2,8160-978

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172011
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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112568%
Total Not Requested52532%

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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112568%
Total Not Requested52532%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%

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