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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: $40,725

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $8,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,932

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $8,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2SportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,875 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $33,364 $43,883 $51,512
Cold Weather Package 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 1,950    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,695  
Cargo cover   130 130
Cold Weather Package 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441    
Navigation system 1,813    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,610  
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 4,025 1,825 130
Options (change) 3,743 1,734 124
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $40,725 $48,770 $55,065
Total Invoice $37,932 $46,612 $52,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,248
Model Year200920182018
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2SportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,725$48,770$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-6,730-12,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,725$42,040$42,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$37,932$46,612$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-6,432-11,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,932$40,180$40,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$556

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920182018
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2SportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$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 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,730$12,460$18,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,730$12,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,432-11,895

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelA3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.6 in
Length168.7 in198.3 in
Width69.5 in78.9 in
Height56.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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