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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: $35,915

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,466

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $33,000 $38,200
Base Invoice $25,361 $30,773 $35,622
Convenience Package 1,275    
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Aluminum roof rails 500    
Cold Weather Package 500    
Navigation system 2,000 795 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
All-weather floor mats 120 75 75
iPod integration -200    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,595 1,595
6-speed manual 0    
Package 202B   2,950  
Cargo cover   130 130
Convenience Package 1,186    
Premium Plus Package 1,860    
Aluminum roof rails 466    
Cold Weather Package 466    
Navigation system 1,860 694 694
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
All-weather floor mats 112 66 66
iPod integration -186    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,392 1,392
6-speed manual 0    
Package 202B   2,575  
Cargo cover   114 114
Options (change) 7,770 5,545 2,595
Options (change) 7,230 4,841 2,266
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $35,915 $39,440 $41,690
Total Invoice $33,466 $36,509 $38,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12
Model Year201220152015
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,915$39,440$41,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-4,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,915$36,140$36,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635
Total Invoice$33,466$36,509$38,783
Adjustments for Features0-3,055-4,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,466$33,454$34,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$757

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220152015
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start $150$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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
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
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
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 $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
Heated second row seats  $200
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
Total Value of Features$2,455$5,755$7,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,055-4,572

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,263 lb.4,534 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
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 lighting150Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested180064%
Total Not Requested102536%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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