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Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,995

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $340

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelA3Explorer Sport Trac
Trim2.0TLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUT
Base Price $27,270 $27,490
Base Invoice $25,361 $25,606
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Navigation system 2,000 1,995
Convenience Package 1,275  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100 2,520
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
4.6L V8   1,310
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Electronics Package   545
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Sunroof   850
Satellite radio   195
Floor mats   65
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
All-weather floor mats 112 47
Navigation system 1,860 1,696
Convenience Package 1,186  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951 2,294
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
4.6L V8   1,192
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Electronics Package   463
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Sunroof   723
Satellite radio   166
Floor mats   47
Options (change) 10,850 11,060
Options (change) 10,093 9,817
Destination 875 785
Total Price $38,995 $39,335
Total Invoice $36,329 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $676
Model Year20122008
ModelA3Explorer Sport Trac
Trim2.0TLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/65-18
Total Price$38,995$39,335
Adjustments for Features-8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,140$39,335
Total Invoice$36,329$36,208
Adjustments for Features-7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,532$36,208

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122008
ModelA3Explorer Sport Trac
Trim2.0TLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,430$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7970

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122008
ModelA3Explorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUT
Wheelbase101.5 in130.5 in
Length168.7 in210.2 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested65541%
Total Not Requested92559%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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