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Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,245 Ford Explorer XLT | |||
| Difference: $2,480 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,379 Ford Explorer XLT | |||
| Difference: $2,553 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 3.2 | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $35,875 | $32,095 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $33,364 | $30,027 | $35,268 |
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 795 | 795 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,595 | 1,595 |
| Package 205A | 2,800 | ||
| Cargo cover | 135 | 135 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,813 | 676 | 676 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 441 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,356 | 1,356 |
| Package 205A | 2,380 | ||
| Cargo cover | 115 | 115 | |
| Options (change) | 4,025 | 5,325 | 2,525 |
| Options (change) | 3,743 | 4,527 | 2,147 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $40,725 | $38,245 | $41,205 |
| Total Invoice | $37,932 | $35,379 | $38,240 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,205 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,224 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 3.2 | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 250hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | S6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/25 MPG | 17/25 MPG | 17/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | ?, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $40,725 | $38,245 | $41,205 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -725 | -2,290 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,725 | $37,520 | $38,915 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,395 |
| Total Invoice | $37,932 | $35,379 | $38,240 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -671 | -2,125 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,932 | $34,708 | $36,115 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,407 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 3.2 | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $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 | |||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $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, 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 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,905 | $5,630 | $7,195 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $725 | $2,290 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -671 | -2,125 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,660 lb. | 4,557 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
| Package 205A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
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