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Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,430

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $255

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,267

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2 S lineEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,980 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $31,561 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 1,950 1,995 1,995
Cold Weather Package 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435    
Satellite radio 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Audiophile Package   510  
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system 1,775 1,696 1,696
Cold Weather Package 637    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410    
Bluetooth cell phone link 396    
Satellite radio 319    
Panoramic sunroof 1,001    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Audiophile Package   433  
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 4,985 9,400 6,910
Options (change) 4,538 8,209 6,094
Destination 720 785 785
Total Price $39,685 $39,430 $40,090
Total Invoice $36,819 $36,267 $37,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,421
Model Year200620082008
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2 S lineEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,685$39,430$40,090
Adjustments for Features0-945-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,685$38,485$38,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$36,819$36,267$37,057
Adjustments for Features0-869-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,819$35,398$35,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$554

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620082008
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2 S lineEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Ski sack$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
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 
Fog light, rear$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,055$7,000$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$945$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-869-1,105

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelA3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in113.7 in
Length168.7 in193.4 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,706 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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