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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: $33,860

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $5,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,235

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $5,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeA3
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,370 $27,270
Base Invoice $24,587 $25,361
Limited Luxury Package 1,585  
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
Cargo net 65  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
3.0L V6 1,195  
AWD 1,750 2,100
Aluminum roof rails   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
6-speed automated manual   1,480
iPod integration   -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Limited Luxury Package 1,348  
Navigation system 1,696 1,860
Cargo net 34  
All-weather floor mats 64 112
3.0L V6 1,088  
AWD 1,593 1,951
Aluminum roof rails   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
6-speed automated manual   1,378
iPod integration   -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 6,665 11,350
Options (change) 5,823 10,559
Destination 825 875
Total Price $33,860 $39,495
Total Invoice $31,235 $36,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,647
Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeA3
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$33,860$39,495
Adjustments for Features0-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,860$38,515
Total Invoice$31,235$36,795
Adjustments for Features0-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,235$35,882

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeA3
TrimLimited2.0T
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
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$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
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,860$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-913

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122012
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.3,479 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 Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60058%
Total Not Requested44042%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested70545%
Total Not Requested87555%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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