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Ford Flex vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,912

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $7,578

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,107

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $7,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelFlexFlexA3 / S3
TrimLimitedTitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $37,900
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $35,248
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Power-stowing third row seats 495 495  
255/45VR20 795    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 180
Roof rails 195 195 500
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Cargo net     150
iPod integration     350
Heated front seats     500
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
Power-stowing third row seats 421 421  
255/45VR20 676    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 168
Roof rails 166 166 467
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Cargo net     139
iPod integration     325
Heated front seats     467
Options (change) 7,900 7,105 2,255
Options (change) 7,007 6,332 2,102
Destination 825 825 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $44,490 $46,190 $36,912
Total Invoice $41,188 $42,784 $34,107

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,720
Model Year201220122016
ModelFlexFlexA3 / S3
TrimLimitedTitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine355hp V6355hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20205/55-16
Total Price$44,490$46,190$36,912
Adjustments for Features-3,630-3,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,860$42,360$36,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$41,188$42,784$34,107
Adjustments for Features-3,361-3,5480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,827$39,236$34,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,409$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201220122016
ModelFlexFlexA3 / S3
TrimLimitedTitaniumA3 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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,870$10,070$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$3,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,361-3,5480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
ModelFlexA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.9 in103.5 in
Length202.3 in169.8 in
Width75.9 in70.3 in
Height67.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft339.5 ft3

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