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Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,680

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,616

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelEscapeEscapeA3
TrimXLTXLT Sport3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $33,980
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $31,561
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
Safety Package 595 595  
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Cassette player 0 0  
Sunroof 585 585  
3.0L V6 855    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
Safety Package 506 506  
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128  
AWD 1,593 1,593  
Cassette player 0 0  
Sunroof 498 498  
3.0L V6 778    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     410
Panoramic sunroof     1,001
Options (change) 4,530 3,675 1,550
Options (change) 4,009 3,231 1,411
Destination 615 615 720
Total Price $27,680 $28,475 $36,250
Total Invoice $25,616 $26,340 $33,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,571
Model Year200620062006
ModelEscapeEscapeA3
TrimXLTXLT Sport3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionA4A4S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,680$28,475$36,250
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,680$27,950$33,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$25,616$26,340$33,692
Adjustments for Features0-486-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,616$25,854$31,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year200620062006
ModelEscapeEscapeA3
TrimXLTXLT Sport3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,145$5,670$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-2,505

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062006
ModelEscapeA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in101.5 in
Length174.9 in168.7 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in
Height69.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,444 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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