Audi vs. Ford

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi and Ford contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Audi and Ford cars.

When comparing the Audi brand to the Ford brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity and variety of models offered. Ford has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, safety and retained value.

Audi versus Ford: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Ford pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 9 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Ford models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 11 out of 11 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Ford, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Ford the overall advantage over Audi.

Audi versus Ford: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Audi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 11 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 5 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 8 out of 10 comparisons. Audi offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

Audi versus Ford: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Audi versus Ford overall quality ratings shows Ford with higher quality ratings in 9 out of 10 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Ford has the advantage in 5 out of 10 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Audi and Ford tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Ford shows higher ratings for retained value in 11 out of 11 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Audi offers 21 SUVs, 3 wagons, 17 sedans, 6 coupes, and 4 convertibles. In comparison, Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 12 electric vehicles. Ford offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles.

Audi offers 45 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.