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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: $35,330

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $55,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,772

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $51,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelEscapeA8A8
TrimTitaniumA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,045 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $30,602 $78,772 $124,157
Safe and Smart Package 1,295    
Panoramic sunroof 995    
Driver Assistance Package   3,000 3,000
Laminated front side windows   600  
Cold Weather Package   800  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300  
Safe and Smart Package 1,230    
Panoramic sunroof 945    
Driver Assistance Package   2,790 2,790
Laminated front side windows   558  
Cold Weather Package   744  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209  
Options (change) 2,290 5,700 3,000
Options (change) 2,175 5,301 2,790
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,330 $91,275 $138,675
Total Invoice $33,772 $84,948 $129,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,299
Model Year201820122012
ModelEscapeA8A8
TrimTitaniumA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine245hp I4372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$35,330$91,275$138,675
Adjustments for Features0-5,240-10,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,330$86,035$128,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$42,000
Total Invoice$33,772$84,948$129,122
Adjustments for Features0-4,877-9,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,772$80,071$119,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,144

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A8

Model Year201820122012
ModelEscapeA8A8
TrimTitaniumA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, side$100  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 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$8,580$13,820$19,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,240$10,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,877-9,907

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.9 in122.9 in
Length178.1 in207.4 in
Width72.4 in76.7 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,553 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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