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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: $29,795

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $10,487

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,391

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $8,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimXLTTitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,700 $28,325 $39,500
Base Invoice $24,544 $27,050 $36,736
Premium Package 2,325    
Blind spot warning system 575 575  
Obstacle detection, front 200    
Premium Plus Package     3,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Aluminum roof rails     300
Premium Package 2,139    
Blind spot warning system 529 529  
Obstacle detection, front 184    
Premium Plus Package     2,884
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 3,100 575 3,975
Options (change) 2,852 529 3,700
Destination 995 995 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $29,795 $29,895 $40,282
Total Invoice $28,391 $28,574 $37,243

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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: $7,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,134
Model Year201720172018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimXLTTitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$29,795$29,895$40,282
Adjustments for Features00-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,795$29,895$37,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$28,391$28,574$37,243
Adjustments for Features00-2,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,391$28,574$34,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$183$0

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

Model Year201720172018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimXLTTitaniumA3 e-tron
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$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 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$3,925$3,925$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,718

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

Model Year20172018
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested202572%
Total Not Requested80028%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

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