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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: $27,450

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,690

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelEscapeEscapeA3
TrimXLTXLT Sport2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,280 $23,910 $26,920
Base Invoice $21,012 $22,512 $25,035
Safety Package 595 595  
AWD 1,730 1,735 2,100
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150  
Sunroof 585 585  
3.0L V6 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
6-speed automated manual     1,480
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Premium Package     1,500
Safety Package 506 506  
AWD 1,592 1,596 1,953
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128  
Sunroof 498 498  
3.0L V6 783    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441
6-speed automated manual     1,378
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Premium Package     1,396
Options (change) 4,505 3,660 6,655
Options (change) 4,013 3,234 6,191
Destination 665 665 825
Total Price $27,450 $28,235 $34,400
Total Invoice $25,690 $26,411 $32,051

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,409
Model Year200720072009
ModelEscapeEscapeA3
TrimXLTXLT Sport2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4A4S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,450$28,235$34,400
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,450$27,710$32,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0
Total Invoice$25,690$26,411$32,051
Adjustments for Features0-491-1,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,690$25,920$30,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year200720072009
ModelEscapeEscapeA3
TrimXLTXLT Sport2.0T
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
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
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
Sunroof$900$900 
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,145$5,670$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-491-1,952

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072009
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.3,479 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

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

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested37536%
Total Not Requested68064%

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