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

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,095

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,768

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620072007
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,340 $36,390 $47,400 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $29,053 $33,649 $43,668 $26,790 $29,361
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900    
Sunroof 1,400 1,000   850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450    
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 255  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,995 1,995
Technology Package 1,275 1,275      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0 0  
Luxury Package       1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Cargo cover       90 90
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639    
Sunroof 1,274 910   723 723
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410    
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228    
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319 217  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,696 1,696
Technology Package 1,160 1,160      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0 0  
Luxury Package       1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Cargo cover       77 77
Options (change) 7,525 6,325 5,900 4,990 3,285
Options (change) 6,850 5,758 5,371 4,243 2,794
Destination 720 720 720 735 735
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $39,585 $43,435 $55,720 $34,095 $35,135
Total Invoice $36,623 $40,127 $51,459 $31,768 $32,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,703
Model Year20062006200620072007
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10150, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$39,585$43,435$55,720$34,095$35,135
Adjustments for Features-1,245-1,445-1,49500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,340$41,990$54,225$34,095$35,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$15,885$0$1,040
Total Invoice$36,623$40,127$51,459$31,768$32,890
Adjustments for Features-1,152-1,335-1,38100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,471$38,792$50,078$31,768$32,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,321$14,607$0$1,122

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006200620072007
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Roof rails   $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,895$5,095$5,145$3,650$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$1,445$1,495$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,152-1,335-1,38100

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062007
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.7 in
Length180.6 in193.4 in
Width69.8 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,672 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 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		27.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		27.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		59.0 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested77549%
Total Not Requested80051%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested32533%
Total Not Requested65067%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Avant

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested57545%
Total Not Requested70055%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested32533%
Total Not Requested65067%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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