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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: $35,465

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $10,317

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,900

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $8,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelEscapeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,045 $39,500
Base Invoice $30,602 $36,736
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Prestige Package   8,600
Aluminum roof rails   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
Cargo cover 128  
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Prestige Package   7,998
Aluminum roof rails   280
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,425 9,475
Options (change) 2,303 8,814
Destination 995 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $35,465 $45,782
Total Invoice $33,900 $42,357

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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: $10,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,744
Model Year20182018
ModelEscapeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,465$45,782
Adjustments for Features-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,165$45,782
Total Invoice$33,900$42,357
Adjustments for Features-2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,613$42,357

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

Model Year20182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote climate control$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 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, side$100 
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
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$7,805$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2870

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,553 lb.3,617 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 Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
LED headlights500No
Cornering lights50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested252547%
Total Not Requested289053%

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