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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: $31,485

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,867

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelEscapeA3
TrimXLT3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,455 $35,875
Base Invoice $21,789 $33,364
Cargo Package 295  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Cargo net 65  
Navigation system 2,695 1,950
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Cargo Package 251  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Cargo net 34  
Navigation system 2,291 1,813
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,592  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 7,305 3,525
Options (change) 6,353 3,277
Destination 725 825
Total Price $31,485 $40,225
Total Invoice $28,867 $37,466

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,309
Model Year20092009
ModelEscapeA3
TrimXLT3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$31,485$40,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,485$38,840
Total Invoice$28,867$37,466
Adjustments for Features0-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,867$36,176

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092009
ModelEscapeA3
TrimXLT3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
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
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,465$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,290

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,529 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%

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