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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: $45,937

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,183

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,501

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $2,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ExplorerExplorer
TrimA3 e-tronLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $41,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $36,736 $39,442 $50,587
Prestige Package 8,600    
Aluminum roof rails 300    
Cargo net 155    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Adaptive cruise control   1,150  
Package 301A   2,000  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Cargo cover   130 130
Prestige Package 7,998    
Aluminum roof rails 280    
Cargo net 144    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Adaptive cruise control   1,094  
Package 301A   1,900  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 9,630 4,875 130
Options (change) 8,958 4,633 124
Destination 975 945 945
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $45,937 $47,120 $54,045
Total Invoice $42,501 $45,020 $51,656

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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: $2,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $825
Model Year201820162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ExplorerExplorer
TrimA3 e-tronLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$45,937$47,120$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,500-7,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,937$43,620$46,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,685
Total Invoice$42,501$45,020$51,656
Adjustments for Features0-3,344-7,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,501$41,676$44,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,582

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

Model Year201820162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ExplorerExplorer
TrimA3 e-tronLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,080$11,580$15,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,344-7,398

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

Model Year20182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.6 in
Length169.8 in198.3 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height56.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft381.7 ft3

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested290054%
Total Not Requested251546%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%

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