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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: $33,860

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $13,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,235

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $13,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelEscapeA3 / S3
TrimLimitedS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,370 $41,100
Base Invoice $24,587 $38,224
Limited Luxury Package 1,585  
Navigation system 1,995  
Cargo net 65 150
All-weather floor mats 75 180
3.0L V6 1,195  
AWD 1,750  
Convenience Package   750
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Limited Luxury Package 1,348  
Navigation system 1,696  
Cargo net 34 139
All-weather floor mats 64 168
3.0L V6 1,088  
AWD 1,593  
Convenience Package   697
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 6,665 5,630
Options (change) 5,823 5,235
Destination 825 895
Total Price $33,860 $47,625
Total Invoice $31,235 $44,354

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,505
Model Year20122015
ModelEscapeA3 / S3
TrimLimitedS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$33,860$47,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,860$43,745
Total Invoice$31,235$44,354
Adjustments for Features0-3,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,235$40,740

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122015
ModelEscapeA3 / S3
TrimLimitedS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,885$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,614

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122015
ModelEscapeA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in103.8 in
Length174.7 in175.4 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.5 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 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft312.3 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 camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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