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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: $32,930

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,461

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $2,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelEscapeEscapeA3
TrimSETitanium2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,250 $29,250 $27,270
Base Invoice $24,115 $27,935 $25,361
Leather Comfort Package 1,595    
Technology Package 1,395    
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495 1,100
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
2.0L I4 1,295 1,295  
Cold Weather Package     500
Convenience Package     1,275
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Aluminum roof rails     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
iPod integration     -200
6-speed manual     0
Leather Comfort Package 1,515    
Technology Package 1,325    
Cargo cover 128 128  
All-weather floor mats 71 71 112
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,420 1,023
Navigation system 755 755 1,860
2.0L I4 1,237 1,237  
Cold Weather Package     466
Convenience Package     1,186
Premium Plus Package     1,860
Aluminum roof rails     466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
iPod integration     -186
6-speed manual     0
Options (change) 6,785 3,795 7,770
Options (change) 6,451 3,611 7,230
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $32,930 $33,940 $35,915
Total Invoice $31,461 $32,441 $33,466

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,278
Model Year201720172011
ModelEscapeEscapeA3
TrimSETitanium2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4245hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,930$33,940$35,915
Adjustments for Features-2,975-4,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,955$29,490$35,915
Cost Above Minimum$465$0$0
Total Invoice$31,461$32,441$33,466
Adjustments for Features-2,842-4,2530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,619$28,188$33,466
Cost Above Minimum$431$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year201720172011
ModelEscapeEscapeA3
TrimSETitanium2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Remote start via app$75  
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $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$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,280$6,755$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$4,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,842-4,2530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,613 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested112569%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%

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