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Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,535

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $6,997

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,447

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $6,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelEscapeEscapeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELTitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $38,900
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $36,178
All-weather floor mats 75 75 180
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Universal garage door opener     295
Heated front seats     500
Aluminum roof rails     300
All-weather floor mats 66 66 168
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Universal garage door opener     274
Heated front seats     467
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 1,470 2,365 1,850
Options (change) 1,283 2,064 1,725
Destination 895 895 950
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $30,535 $33,630 $37,532
Total Invoice $28,447 $31,280 $34,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,120
Model Year201320132017
ModelEscapeEscapeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELTitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine178hp I4240hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$30,535$33,630$37,532
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,535$31,505$36,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0
Total Invoice$28,447$31,280$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,977-1,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,447$29,303$33,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$856$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201320132017
ModelEscapeEscapeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELTitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack $300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,255$7,380$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,977-1,118

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132017
ModelEscapeA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in103.5 in
Length178.1 in169.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft339.5 ft3

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