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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: $33,885

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $2,877

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,378

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $1,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelEscapeEscapeA3 / S3
TrimSETitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,250 $29,250 $37,900
Base Invoice $24,115 $27,935 $35,248
Leather Comfort Package 1,595    
Technology Package 1,395    
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 180
2.0L I4 1,295 1,295  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
iPod integration     350
Heated front seats     500
Roof rails     500
Leather Comfort Package 1,515    
Technology Package 1,325    
Cargo cover 128 128  
All-weather floor mats 71 71 168
2.0L I4 1,237 1,237  
AWD 1,672 1,672  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,420  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
iPod integration     325
Heated front seats     467
Roof rails     467
Options (change) 7,740 4,750 2,105
Options (change) 7,368 4,528 1,963
Destination 895 895 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $33,885 $34,895 $36,762
Total Invoice $32,378 $33,358 $33,968

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,307
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,898
Model Year201720172016
ModelEscapeEscapeA3 / S3
TrimSETitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4245hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$33,885$34,895$36,762
Adjustments for Features-1,965-3,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,920$31,455$36,762
Cost Above Minimum$465$0$0
Total Invoice$32,378$33,358$33,968
Adjustments for Features-1,878-3,2880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,500$30,070$33,968
Cost Above Minimum$430$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201720172016
ModelEscapeEscapeA3 / S3
TrimSETitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
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 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,930$8,405$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$3,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,878-3,2880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172016
ModelEscapeA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in103.5 in
Length178.1 in169.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft339.5 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested52532%
Total Not Requested110068%

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