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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: $40,075

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $4,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,323

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $3,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelA3Explorer
Trim3.2 S lineSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $40,780
Base Invoice $32,471 $38,027
Navigation system 1,950 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Heated front seats 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
iPod integration 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,595
Cargo cover   135
Navigation system 1,813 694
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Heated front seats 418  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
iPod integration 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,392
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,385 2,525
Options (change) 4,077 2,204
Destination 775 895
Total Price $40,075 $44,200
Total Invoice $37,323 $41,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $133
Model Year20082013
ModelA3Explorer
Trim3.2 S lineSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$40,075$44,200
Adjustments for Features0-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,075$39,970
Total Invoice$37,323$41,126
Adjustments for Features0-3,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,323$37,190

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
ModelA3Explorer
Trim3.2 S lineSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,500$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,936

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,660 lb.4,921 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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