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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: $26,595

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $7,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,430

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $6,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXA3A3
TrimHybrid SEHybrid Titanium2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,120 $27,275 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $23,035 $26,048 $25,035 $33,364
Comfort Package 1,600      
Navigation system   795 1,950 1,950
Cold Weather Package     500 500
S Line Package     2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Convenience Package     1,800  
Comfort Package 1,520      
Navigation system   755 1,813 1,813
Cold Weather Package     466 466
S Line Package     1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441 441
Convenience Package     1,675  
Options (change) 1,600 795 6,725 2,925
Options (change) 1,520 755 6,255 2,720
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $26,595 $28,945 $34,470 $39,625
Total Invoice $25,430 $27,678 $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 Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,924
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXA3A3
TrimHybrid SEHybrid Titanium2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,595$28,945$34,470$39,625
Adjustments for Features-250-2,4500-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,345$26,495$34,470$36,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$2,505
Total Invoice$25,430$27,678$32,115$36,909
Adjustments for Features-239-2,3430-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,191$25,335$32,115$34,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$144$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXA3A3
TrimHybrid SEHybrid Titanium2.0T3.2
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  
Remote start $150  
Universal garage door opener $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  
Rearview camera$200$200  
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,630$5,830$3,380$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$2,450$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-239-2,3430-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182009
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
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%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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