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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: $30,675

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $11,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,095

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $11,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelFusionFusionA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELSportA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,425 $27,225 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $23,423 $25,043 $29,714 $40,596
Package 302A / 501A 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Cargo mat 95 95 160  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 180  
Rear spoiler 295      
Package 402A   3,195    
Technology Package     3,200 3,200
Premium Plus Package     3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Metal pedals     195  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250  
Universal garage door opener     295 295
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995  
Package 302A / 501A 1,736      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736    
Cargo mat 83 83 149  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 168  
Rear spoiler 257      
Package 402A   2,780    
Technology Package     2,976 2,976
Premium Plus Package     3,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Metal pedals     182  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233  
Universal garage door opener     274 274
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926  
Options (change) 4,455 5,360 9,100 4,070
Options (change) 3,877 4,664 8,468 3,786
Destination 795 795 975 975
Total Price $30,675 $33,380 $42,025 $48,695
Total Invoice $28,095 $30,502 $39,157 $45,357

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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: $7,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,456
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelFusionFusionA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELSportA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4263hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA6T6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,675$33,380$42,025$48,695
Adjustments for Features0-175-3,870-6,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,675$33,205$38,155$41,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,530$0$3,560
Total Invoice$28,095$30,502$39,157$45,357
Adjustments for Features0-160-3,606-6,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,095$30,342$35,551$38,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,247$0$3,304

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

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelFusionFusionA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELSportA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,185$3,360$7,055$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$3,870$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-160-3,606-6,502

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

Model Year20122018
ModelFusionA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in103.8 in
Length190.6 in175.4 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,286 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 Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200085%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312588%
Total Not Requested42512%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested99041%
Total Not Requested142559%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested135056%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested99045%
Total Not Requested122555%

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