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Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,075

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $12,107

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,245

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $11,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimXLTXLT SportHybridA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $26,900 $39,500
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $25,049 $36,736
Safety Package 595 595 595  
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150    
Leather Comfort Group 595 595    
Sunroof 585 585 585  
Premium Package     3,995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Aluminum roof rails       300
Safety Package 506 506 506  
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128    
Leather Comfort Group 506 506    
Sunroof 498 498 498  
Premium Package     3,396  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Aluminum roof rails       280
Options (change) 1,925 1,925 5,175 875
Options (change) 1,638 1,638 4,400 816
Destination 615 615 615 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 -4,168
Total Price $25,075 $26,725 $30,090 $37,182
Total Invoice $23,245 $24,747 $27,464 $34,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,360
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimXLTXLT SportHybridA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4200hp V6133hp I4 H150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA4A4CVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4170, 4180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$25,075$26,725$30,090$37,182
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,750-5,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,075$26,200$28,340$32,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$3,265$0
Total Invoice$23,245$24,747$27,464$34,359
Adjustments for Features0-486-1,597-4,754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,245$24,261$25,867$29,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,016$2,622$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2006200620062018
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimXLTXLT SportHybridA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Stability control   $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
9 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200 
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Outside temperature display   $50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats  $200$200
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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$4,020$4,545$5,770$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,750$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-1,597-4,754

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062018
ModelEscapeA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in103.5 in
Length174.9 in169.8 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height69.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

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%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

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%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Navigation system600No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested152556%
Total Not Requested117544%

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