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

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,620

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $8,562

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,509

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $7,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelTransit ConnectA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimXLTA3 e-tron
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,525 $39,500
Base Invoice $22,870 $36,736
Leather Package 1,550  
Automatic climate control, front 275  
Automatic headlights 125  
SYNC 325  
Satellite radio 195  
Alloy wheels 495  
Roof rails 135  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Aluminum roof rails   300
Leather Package 1,322  
Automatic climate control, front 234  
Automatic headlights 107  
SYNC 277  
Satellite radio 167  
Alloy wheels 422  
Roof rails 115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 3,100 875
Options (change) 2,644 816
Destination 995 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $28,620 $37,182
Total Invoice $26,509 $34,359

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,556
Model Year20142018
ModelTransit ConnectA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimXLTA3 e-tron
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,620$37,182
Adjustments for Features0-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,620$33,617
Total Invoice$26,509$34,359
Adjustments for Features0-3,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,509$31,065

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20142018
ModelTransit ConnectA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimXLTA3 e-tron
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,100$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,294

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20142018
ModelTransit ConnectA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in103.5 in
Length173.9 in169.8 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height72.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested95079%
Total Not Requested25021%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested15026%
Total Not Requested42574%

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