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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: $38,245

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,379

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantS4 AvantXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,340 $48,500 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $29,053 $44,669 $30,027 $35,268
Premium Package 1,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250    
Convenience Package 1,900 1,000    
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500    
Navigation system 2,100 1,950 795 795
Heated front seats 450 450    
Obstacle detection, rear   350    
Package 205A     2,800  
Cargo cover     135 135
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Premium Package 1,729      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432    
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228    
Convenience Package 1,729 910    
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455    
Navigation system 1,911 1,775 676 676
Heated front seats 410 410    
Obstacle detection, rear   319    
Package 205A     2,380  
Cargo cover     115 115
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Options (change) 7,575 4,975 5,325 2,525
Options (change) 6,894 4,529 4,527 2,147
Destination 720 720 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $39,635 $55,895 $38,245 $41,205
Total Invoice $36,667 $51,618 $35,379 $38,240

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,546
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantS4 AvantXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4340hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,635$55,895$38,245$41,205
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,360-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,635$55,595$36,885$38,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,960$0$1,645
Total Invoice$36,667$51,618$35,379$38,240
Adjustments for Features0-277-1,258-2,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,667$51,341$34,121$35,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,674$0$1,636

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

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantS4 AvantXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Ski sack $50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers $50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,895$6,195$7,255$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,360$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-1,258-2,483

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

Model Year20072012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length180.6 in197.1 in
Width69.8 in78.9 in
Height56.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,672 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 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
27.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180082%
Total Not Requested40018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested77544%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested212570%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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