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Ford Escape vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,095

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $53,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,303

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $50,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelEscapeA8A8
TrimHybrid LimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $31,975 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $29,542 $78,772 $124,157
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036    
Options (change) 2,395 0 0
Options (change) 2,036 0 0
Destination 725 875 875
Gas Tax -3,000 0 1,300
Total Price $32,095 $85,575 $135,675
Total Invoice $29,303 $79,647 $126,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,451
Model Year200920122012
ModelEscapeA8A8
TrimHybrid LimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine153hp I4 H372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionCVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$32,095$85,575$135,675
Adjustments for Features0-9,555-16,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,095$76,020$119,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$43,450
Total Invoice$29,303$79,647$126,332
Adjustments for Features0-8,893-15,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,303$70,754$111,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$40,489

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A8

Model Year200920122012
ModelEscapeA8A8
TrimHybrid LimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
Second-row high console  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,165$13,720$20,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,555$16,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,893-15,089

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.1 in122.9 in
Length174.7 in207.4 in
Width71.1 in76.7 in
Height67.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%

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