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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,155

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,716

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $6,484

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Model Year20222018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Explorer
TrimS4Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $51,900 $53,940
Base Invoice $48,787 $51,512
Premium Plus Package 3,600  
Prestige Package 4,700  
Warm Weather Package 700  
All-weather floor mats 195 120
Cargo mat 120 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595  
Premium Plus Package 3,384  
Prestige Package 4,419  
Warm Weather Package 659  
All-weather floor mats 184 114
Cargo mat 112 95
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560  
Options (change) 9,910 220
Options (change) 9,318 209
Destination 1,095 995
Total Price $62,905 $55,155
Total Invoice $59,200 $52,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,357
Model Year20222018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Explorer
TrimS4Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine349hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$62,905$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,905$53,195
Total Invoice$59,200$52,716
Adjustments for Features0-1,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,200$50,843

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20222018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Explorer
TrimS4Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Turn assist$25 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Traffic light information$50 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Predictive efficiency assist$0 
Road sign information$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$12,215$14,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,873

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20222018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length187.5 in198.3 in
Width72.7 in78.9 in
Height56.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,847 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 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
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.081.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested237549%
Total Not Requested245051%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

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