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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: $33,265

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $7,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,923

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $6,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelEscapeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $39,500
Base Invoice $27,300 $36,736
Technology Package 1,495  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Premium Plus Package   3,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
Aluminum roof rails   300
Technology Package 1,305  
Cargo cover 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,305  
Premium Plus Package   2,884
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 3,125 4,270
Options (change) 2,728 3,974
Destination 895 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $33,265 $40,577
Total Invoice $30,923 $37,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,956
Model Year20152018
ModelEscapeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine178hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,265$40,577
Adjustments for Features-1,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,800$40,577
Total Invoice$30,923$37,517
Adjustments for Features-1,3620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,561$37,517

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

Model Year20152018
ModelEscapeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,380$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3620

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

Model Year20152018
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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

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