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

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Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,845

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,623

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelEscapeA3 / S3
TrimXLTA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,455 $37,900
Base Invoice $21,789 $35,248
Cargo Package 295  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Cargo net 65 150
All-weather floor mats 55 180
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
iPod integration   350
Roof rails   500
Cargo Package 251  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Cargo net 34 139
All-weather floor mats 47 168
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,592  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
iPod integration   325
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 4,665 1,755
Options (change) 4,109 1,635
Destination 725 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $28,845 $36,412
Total Invoice $26,623 $33,640

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,567
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,169
Model Year20092016
ModelEscapeA3 / S3
TrimXLTA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$28,845$36,412
Adjustments for Features0-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$34,412
Total Invoice$26,623$33,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,623$31,792

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092016
ModelEscapeA3 / S3
TrimXLTA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,490$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,848

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092016
ModelEscapeA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.5 in
Length174.7 in169.8 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height67.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft339.5 ft3

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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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%

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