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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: $36,090

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,387

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820102010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ExplorerExplorer
TrimA3 e-tronEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $36,736 $31,044 $33,774
Aluminum roof rails 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Universal garage door opener 295    
Convenience Package   1,995  
Aluminum roof rails 280    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Universal garage door opener 274    
Convenience Package   1,696  
Options (change) 1,170 1,995 0
Options (change) 1,090 1,696 0
Destination 975 815 815
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $37,477 $36,090 $37,095
Total Invoice $34,633 $33,555 $34,589

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $890
Model Year201820102010
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, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$37,477$36,090$37,095
Adjustments for Features-2200-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,257$36,090$35,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$0
Total Invoice$34,633$33,555$34,589
Adjustments for Features-2030-1,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$33,555$33,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0

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

Model Year201820102010
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
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  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $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 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,140$6,920$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-2030-1,049

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

Model Year20182010
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165059%
Total Not Requested112541%

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