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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: $6,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019201920192019
ModelA3A3ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $34,400 $42,765 $46,625 $54,165
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000        
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275        
Cold Weather Package 500 500        
Aluminum roof rails 500 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
iPod integration -200 -200        
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,695 1,695 1,695  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Package 202A     4,100      
Technology Feature Bundle     935      
Cargo cover     130 130 130 130
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860        
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186        
Cold Weather Package 466 466        
Aluminum roof rails 466 466        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443        
iPod integration -186 -186        
All-weather floor mats 112 112 114 114 114 114
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 1,610 1,610 1,610  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860        
Package 202A     3,895      
Technology Feature Bundle     888      
Cargo cover     124 124 124 124
Options (change) 7,770 7,770 6,980 1,945 1,945 250
Options (change) 7,230 7,230 6,631 1,848 1,848 238
Destination 875 875 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $35,915 $38,895 $42,475 $45,805 $49,665 $55,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,488
Model Year201220122019201920192019
ModelA3A3ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,915$38,895$42,475$45,805$49,665$55,510
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,290-7,655-9,080-14,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,915$37,845$37,185$38,150$40,585$40,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$965$3,400$3,530

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122019201920192019
ModelA3A3ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350
Universal garage door opener   $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning     $200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250    
Cargo net$40$40    
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats  $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,430$4,480$8,720$11,085$12,510$18,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,290$7,655$9,080$14,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-962-492-538-355

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122019
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 Weight3,264 lb.4,458 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 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

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