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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: $33,810

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,177

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelA3A3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $29,479 $34,952
S Line Package 2,200      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 795 795
Audio Package 1,350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,595 1,595
Satellite radio   350    
Package 202A     3,075  
Cargo cover     135 135
S Line Package 2,002      
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410    
Navigation system 1,774 1,775 676 676
Audio Package 1,229      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001 1,356 1,356
Satellite radio   319    
Package 202A     2,614  
Cargo cover     115 115
Options (change) 7,750 4,550 5,600 2,525
Options (change) 7,053 4,142 4,761 2,147
Destination 720 720 825 825
Total Price $33,810 $39,250 $37,945 $40,885
Total Invoice $31,177 $36,423 $35,065 $37,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $756
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelA3A3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$33,810$39,250$37,945$40,885
Adjustments for Features0-3,525-5,025-6,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,810$35,725$32,920$34,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$0$1,625
Total Invoice$31,177$36,423$35,065$37,924
Adjustments for Features0-3,271-4,644-5,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,177$33,152$30,421$32,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,975$0$1,622

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720112011
ModelA3A3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,405$4,930$6,430$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525$5,025$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,271-4,644-5,881

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
ModelA3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.6 in
Length168.7 in197.1 in
Width69.5 in78.9 in
Height56.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested173078%
Total Not Requested47522%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested177555%
Total Not Requested145045%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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