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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: $27,035

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $9,562

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,847

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $7,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXA3 / S3
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,175 $27,120 $30,120 $37,900
Base Invoice $23,087 $25,900 $28,765 $35,248
Comfort Package 1,600      
Cargo organizer 115 115   70
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 180
Door sill trim plates 95 95 95  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Cargo net       150
Cargo mat       115
iPod integration       350
Heated front seats       500
Comfort Package 1,520      
Cargo organizer 109 109   65
All-weather floor mats 166 166 166 168
Door sill trim plates 90 90 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Cargo net       139
Cargo mat       107
iPod integration       325
Heated front seats       467
Options (change) 1,985 385 270 1,940
Options (change) 1,885 365 256 1,807
Destination 875 875 875 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007 -4,168
Total Price $27,035 $28,380 $27,258 $36,597
Total Invoice $25,847 $27,140 $25,889 $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 Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,289
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,001
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXA3 / S3
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9100, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,035$28,380$27,258$36,597
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-1,860-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,035$26,905$25,398$33,687
Cost Above Minimum$1,637$1,507$0$0
Total Invoice$25,847$27,140$25,889$33,812
Adjustments for Features0-1,411-1,767-2,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,847$25,729$24,122$31,123
Cost Above Minimum$1,725$1,607$0$0

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

Model Year2017201720172016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXA3 / S3
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Proximity key $250$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags   $300
Safety key$5$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Cargo organizer$100$100 $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
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$0 
Body kit   $0
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights $125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,795$4,270$4,655$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$1,860$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,411-1,767-2,689

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

Model Year20172016
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 Weight3,641 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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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested162598%
Total Not Requested252%

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