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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,040

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,437

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,021

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820072007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ExplorerExplorer
TrimA3 e-tronEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $36,736 $26,790 $29,361
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Universal garage door opener 295    
Aluminum roof rails 300    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Cargo cover   90 90
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Universal garage door opener 274    
Aluminum roof rails 280    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Cargo cover   77 77
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 1,170 2,935 1,485
Options (change) 1,090 2,496 1,264
Destination 975 735 735
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $37,477 $32,040 $33,335
Total Invoice $34,633 $30,021 $31,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,258
Model Year201820072007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ExplorerExplorer
TrimA3 e-tronEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionS6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$37,477$32,040$33,335
Adjustments for Features-1,4650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,012$32,040$33,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045
Total Invoice$34,633$30,021$31,360
Adjustments for Features-1,3540-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,279$30,021$31,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,104

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820072007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ExplorerExplorer
TrimA3 e-tronEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,765$5,300$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3540-235

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in113.7 in
Length169.8 in193.4 in
Width70.3 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
9.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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