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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelA3Explorer
Trim3.2 S lineXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $29,280
Base Invoice $32,471 $27,404
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
iPod integration 250  
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
iPod integration 233  
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 1,135 4,300
Options (change) 1,056 3,873
Destination 775 815
Total Price $36,825 $34,395
Total Invoice $34,302 $32,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $748
Model Year20082010
ModelA3Explorer
Trim3.2 S lineXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$36,825$34,395
Adjustments for Features-1,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,255$34,395
Total Invoice$34,302$32,092
Adjustments for Features-1,4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,840$32,092

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
ModelA3Explorer
Trim3.2 S lineXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,465$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4620

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%
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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