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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: $39,495

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $285

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,565

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $25,361 $27,273 $30,178
Convenience Package 1,275    
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Aluminum roof rails 500    
Cold Weather Package 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
iPod integration -200    
All-weather floor mats 120 55 55
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995
6-speed automated manual 1,480    
AWD 2,100 2,320 2,325
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Audiophile Package   510  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Convenience Package 1,186    
Premium Plus Package 1,860    
Aluminum roof rails 466    
Cold Weather Package 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
iPod integration -186    
All-weather floor mats 112 47 47
Navigation system 1,860 1,696 1,696
6-speed automated manual 1,378    
AWD 1,951 2,111 2,117
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Audiophile Package   433  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 11,350 9,750 6,965
Options (change) 10,559 8,507 6,141
Destination 875 785 785
Total Price $39,495 $39,780 $40,145
Total Invoice $36,795 $36,565 $37,104

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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: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $676
Model Year201120082008
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,495$39,780$40,145
Adjustments for Features0-485-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,495$39,295$39,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365
Total Invoice$36,795$36,565$37,104
Adjustments for Features0-446-448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,795$36,119$36,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$537

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
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 bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,980$7,465$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$485$485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-446-448

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,479 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested65541%
Total Not Requested92559%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55043%
Total Not Requested72557%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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