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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: $44,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,027

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,389

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Explorer
TrimA3 e-tronLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $37,855
Base Invoice $36,736 $35,268
Prestige Package 8,600  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Cargo net 155  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Prestige Package 7,998  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Cargo net 144  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 9,630 6,230
Options (change) 8,958 5,296
Destination 975 825
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $45,937 $44,910
Total Invoice $42,501 $41,389

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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: $2,377
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,356
Model Year20182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Explorer
TrimA3 e-tronLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH290hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$45,937$44,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,937$43,560
Total Invoice$42,501$41,389
Adjustments for Features0-1,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,501$40,145

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Explorer
TrimA3 e-tronLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,430$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,244

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.6 in
Length169.8 in197.1 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height56.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		9.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
LED headlights500No
Cornering lights50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested207538%
Total Not Requested334062%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested237557%
Total Not Requested180043%

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