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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: $36,762 Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron | |||
| Difference: $513 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,968 Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron | |||
| Difference: $468 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $37,900 | $29,245 | $32,395 |
| Base Invoice | $35,248 | $27,273 | $30,178 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | ||
| iPod integration | 350 | ||
| Roof rails | 500 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 180 | 55 | 55 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| 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 | ||
| AWD | 2,320 | 2,325 | |
| 255/50R20 | 1,325 | 630 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | ||
| iPod integration | 325 | ||
| Roof rails | 467 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 168 | 47 | 47 |
| Heated front seats | 467 | ||
| 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 | ||
| AWD | 2,111 | 2,117 | |
| 255/50R20 | 1,127 | 536 | |
| Options (change) | 2,105 | 7,245 | 4,970 |
| Options (change) | 1,963 | 6,378 | 4,445 |
| Destination | 925 | 785 | 785 |
| Gas Tax | -4,168 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $36,762 | $37,275 | $38,150 |
| Total Invoice | $33,968 | $34,436 | $35,408 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $163 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $145 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 150hp I4 PiH | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 |
| Transmission | S6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/31 MPG | 13/19 MPG | 13/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 80, 4 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $36,762 | $37,275 | $38,150 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -350 | -550 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,762 | $36,925 | $37,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $675 |
| Total Invoice | $33,968 | $34,436 | $35,408 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -323 | -510 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,968 | $34,113 | $34,898 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $785 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,540 | $6,890 | $7,090 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $350 | $550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -323 | -510 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 169.8 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,903 lb. | 4,706 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 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 | 37.5 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.9 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 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 | 9.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 9.9 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.5 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| 255/50R20 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/50R20 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 33% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| 255/50R20 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/50R20 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | -250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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