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Audi A3 / S3 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 / S3 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,650 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $1,125 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,389 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $1,020 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,900 | $32,600 | $33,200 | $41,100 | $28,370 | $31,115 |
| Base Invoice | $27,808 | $30,318 | $30,876 | $38,224 | $26,790 | $29,361 |
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Navigation Plus Package | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 2,600 | ||
| iPod integration | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Power passenger seat | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 55 | 55 |
| Convenience Package | 750 | |||||
| Luxury Package | 1,450 | |||||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 195 | 195 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 467 | 467 | 467 | |||
| Navigation Plus Package | 1,768 | 1,768 | 1,768 | 2,418 | ||
| iPod integration | 325 | 325 | 325 | |||
| Power passenger seat | 467 | 467 | 467 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 47 | 47 |
| Convenience Package | 697 | |||||
| Luxury Package | 1,232 | |||||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 166 | 166 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,980 | 3,980 | 3,980 | 4,080 | 4,545 | 3,095 |
| Options (change) | 3,706 | 3,706 | 3,706 | 3,794 | 3,864 | 2,632 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 735 | 735 |
| Total Price | $34,775 | $37,475 | $38,075 | $46,075 | $33,650 | $34,945 |
| Total Invoice | $32,409 | $34,919 | $35,477 | $42,913 | $31,389 | $32,728 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $935 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $843 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | S6 | S6 | S6 | S6 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $34,775 | $37,475 | $38,075 | $46,075 | $33,650 | $34,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | -190 | -190 | -1,890 | -3,990 | 0 | -250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,585 | $37,285 | $36,185 | $42,085 | $33,650 | $34,695 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $1,600 | $7,500 | $0 | $1,045 |
| Total Invoice | $32,409 | $34,919 | $35,477 | $42,913 | $31,389 | $32,728 |
| Adjustments for Features | -177 | -177 | -1,761 | -3,716 | 0 | -234 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,232 | $34,742 | $33,716 | $39,197 | $31,389 | $32,494 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,510 | $1,484 | $6,965 | $0 | $1,105 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,115 | $5,115 | $6,815 | $8,915 | $4,925 | $5,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $190 | $190 | $1,890 | $3,990 | $0 | $250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -177 | -177 | -1,761 | -3,716 | 0 | -234 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2015 | 2007 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,176 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.3 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| 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% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 35% |
| Power passenger seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| 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% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 35% |
| Power passenger seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| 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% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 35% |
| Power passenger seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 65% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 43% |
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