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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: $45,782

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $10,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Explorer
TrimA3 e-tronST
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $49,000
Prestige Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Package 401A   3,875
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Cargo cover   130
Prestige Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Package 401A   3,681
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 9,475 5,700
Options (change) 8,814 5,415
Destination 975 1,245
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $45,782 $55,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,408
Model Year20182021
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Explorer
TrimA3 e-tronST
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH400hp V6
TransmissionS6T10
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-20
Total Price$45,782$55,945
Adjustments for Features0-5,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,782$49,975

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

Model Year20182021
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Explorer
TrimA3 e-tronST
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $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
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,980$13,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-711

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

Model Year20182021
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in119.1 in
Length169.8 in198.8 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height56.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.9 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		9.947.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft387.8 ft3

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
LED headlights500No
Cornering lights50No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested315058%
Total Not Requested226542%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested202556%
Total Not Requested161544%

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