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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: $37,275

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,723

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820072007
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2 S lineEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $32,471 $26,790 $29,361
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Heated front seats 450    
Navigation system 1,950 1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
Luxury Package   1,450  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Cargo cover   90 90
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418    
Heated front seats 418    
Navigation system 1,813 1,696 1,696
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
Luxury Package   1,232  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 3,950 8,170 6,720
Options (change) 3,672 7,198 5,966
Destination 775 735 735
Total Price $39,640 $37,275 $38,570
Total Invoice $36,918 $34,723 $36,062

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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: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,276
Model Year200820072007
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2 S lineEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$39,640$37,275$38,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,160-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,640$36,115$37,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045
Total Invoice$36,918$34,723$36,062
Adjustments for Features0-1,081-1,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,918$33,642$34,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,102

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820072007
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  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
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  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Heated mirrors $25$25
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$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,090$7,250$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,160$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,081-1,318

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082007
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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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