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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: $34,015

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $6,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,510

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $5,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelEscapeEscapeA3
TrimSETitanium3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,160 $29,245 $34,915
Base Invoice $23,492 $27,300 $32,471
Leather Comfort Package 1,195    
Convenience Package 1,395    
Cargo cover 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495 1,100
Navigation system 795 795 1,950
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
iPod integration     0
Bluetooth cell phone link     435
Heated front seats     450
Leather Comfort Package 1,043    
Convenience Package 1,217    
Cargo cover 118 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,305 1,305 1,023
Navigation system 694 694 1,813
2.0L I4 1,115 1,115  
AWD 1,631 1,632  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     418
iPod integration     0
Bluetooth cell phone link     405
Heated front seats     418
Options (change) 7,960 5,370 4,385
Options (change) 7,123 4,864 4,077
Destination 895 895 775
Total Price $34,015 $35,510 $40,075
Total Invoice $31,510 $33,059 $37,323

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,536
Model Year201520152008
ModelEscapeEscapeA3
TrimSETitanium3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,015$35,510$40,075
Adjustments for Features-1,490-3,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,525$31,995$40,075
Cost Above Minimum$530$0$0
Total Invoice$31,510$33,059$37,323
Adjustments for Features-1,380-3,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,130$29,787$37,323
Cost Above Minimum$343$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year201520152008
ModelEscapeEscapeA3
TrimSETitanium3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog light, rear  $100
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,605$7,630$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$3,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,380-3,2720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152008
ModelEscapeA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in101.5 in
Length178.1 in168.7 in
Width72.4 in69.5 in
Height66.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested88097%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested35022%
Total Not Requested122578%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%

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