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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: $30,690

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,447

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelEscapeA3
TrimXLT3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,870 $35,875
Base Invoice $23,222 $33,364
Package 203A 1,985  
Cargo net 65  
3.0L V6 1,195  
AWD 1,750  
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Package 203A 1,686  
Cargo net 34  
3.0L V6 1,088  
AWD 1,592  
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 4,995 2,075
Options (change) 4,400 1,930
Destination 825 825
Total Price $30,690 $38,775
Total Invoice $28,447 $36,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,303
Model Year20122009
ModelEscapeA3
TrimXLT3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,690$38,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,690$37,305
Total Invoice$28,447$36,119
Adjustments for Features0-1,369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,447$34,750

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122009
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 
Safety key$5 
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
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,195$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,369

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122009
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

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested207578%
Total Not Requested57522%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

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