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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: $29,730

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $9,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,336

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $9,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelEscapeA3
TrimXLT3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,685 $34,915
Base Invoice $20,229 $32,471
Convenience Package 295  
Cargo Package 295  
Leather Comfort Group 695  
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Cargo net 65  
Navigation system 2,695 1,950
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Convenience Package 251  
Cargo Package 251  
Leather Comfort Group 591  
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Cargo net 34  
Navigation system 2,291 1,813
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,611  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 7,350 3,500
Options (change) 6,412 3,254
Destination 695 775
Total Price $29,730 $39,190
Total Invoice $27,336 $36,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,758
Model Year20082008
ModelEscapeA3
TrimXLT3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,730$39,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,730$37,680
Total Invoice$27,336$36,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,336$35,094

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelEscapeA3
TrimXLT3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,290$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,406

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelEscapeA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length174.7 in168.7 in
Width71.1 in69.5 in
Height67.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested43085%
Total Not Requested7515%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

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