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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,250

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $1,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,331

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $2,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Explorer Sport Trac
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $31,010
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $28,752
Technology Package 2,700 2,700 2,600  
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 75
Convenience Package       995
Navigation system       2,505
Sunroof       850
Technology Package 2,512 2,512 2,418  
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 66
Convenience Package       846
Navigation system       2,129
Sunroof       723
Options (change) 6,155 6,155 3,355 4,425
Options (change) 5,728 5,728 3,122 3,764
Destination 925 925 925 815
Total Price $37,980 $41,280 $46,780 $36,250
Total Invoice $35,391 $38,459 $43,574 $33,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $429
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Explorer Sport Trac
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionS6S6S6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$37,980$41,280$46,780$36,250
Adjustments for Features-1,750-3,450-4,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,230$37,830$41,880$36,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$5,650$0
Total Invoice$35,391$38,459$43,574$33,331
Adjustments for Features-1,631-3,214-4,5640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,760$35,245$39,010$33,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$5,250$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Explorer Sport Trac
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power sliding rear window   $250
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear defrost$200$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,765$8,465$9,915$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$3,450$4,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,631-3,214-4,5640

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20162009
ModelA3 / S3Explorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.8 in130.5 in
Length175.4 in210.2 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested110071%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested110071%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

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