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Ford Fusion vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fusion vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,710

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $10,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,640

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $9,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelFusionA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,150 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $18,576 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Sport Appearance Package 895      
Moon and Tune Package 795      
Heated front seats 295      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Traction control 95      
Satellite radio 195      
All-weather floor mats 75 180    
Interior ambient lighting 295      
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Sport Appearance Package 779      
Moon and Tune Package 692      
Heated front seats 257      
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Traction control 83      
Satellite radio 170      
All-weather floor mats 65 168    
Interior ambient lighting 257      
Obstacle detection, rear 257      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Options (change) 3,835 2,000 575 575
Options (change) 3,339 1,863 536 536
Destination 725 975 975 975
Total Price $24,710 $34,925 $45,200 $56,450
Total Invoice $22,640 $32,552 $42,107 $52,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,148
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelFusionA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionM5S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$24,710$34,925$45,200$56,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-8,190-8,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,710$31,960$37,010$47,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,050$15,825
Total Invoice$22,640$32,552$42,107$52,569
Adjustments for Features0-2,764-7,630-8,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,640$29,788$34,477$44,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,689$14,712

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

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelFusionA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75  
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,575$6,540$11,765$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$8,190$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,764-7,630-8,069

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

Model Year20082018
ModelFusionA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in103.8 in
Length190.2 in175.4 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested57559%
Total Not Requested40041%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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