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Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,083

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $10,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,723

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $8,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $39,500
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $36,736
Cargo organizer 115   75
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Cargo net     155
Universal garage door opener     295
Cargo organizer 109   70
Door sill trim plates 90 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Cargo net     144
Universal garage door opener     274
Options (change) 210 95 1,100
Options (change) 199 90 1,024
Destination 875 875 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 -4,168
Total Price $28,205 $27,083 $37,407
Total Invoice $26,974 $25,723 $34,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,499
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,092
Model Year201720172018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumA3 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)100, 9100, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,205$27,083$37,407
Adjustments for Features0-385-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,205$26,698$36,197
Cost Above Minimum$1,507$0$0
Total Invoice$26,974$25,723$34,567
Adjustments for Features0-366-1,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,974$25,357$33,449
Cost Above Minimum$1,617$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201720172018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumA3 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$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
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 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,970$4,355$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-366-1,118

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20172018
ModelC-MAXA3 / S3 / RS3
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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