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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: $41,615

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,717

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4ExplorerExplorer
TrimS4 AvantLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,500 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $44,669 $35,622 $40,191
Convenience Package 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Tire-pressure monitor 250    
Bluetooth cell phone link 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Navigation system 1,950 795 795
Heated front seats 450    
Heated second row seats 225    
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Convenience Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432    
Tire-pressure monitor 228    
Bluetooth cell phone link 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 319    
Navigation system 1,775 694 694
Heated front seats 410    
Heated second row seats 204    
Cargo cover   114 114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 5,200 2,520 2,520
Options (change) 4,733 2,200 2,200
Destination 720 895 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $56,120 $41,615 $46,515
Total Invoice $51,822 $38,717 $43,286

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,384
Model Year200720152015
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4ExplorerExplorer
TrimS4 AvantLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine340hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$56,120$41,615$46,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,450-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,120$39,165$42,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,475
Total Invoice$51,822$38,717$43,286
Adjustments for Features0-2,279-3,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,822$36,438$39,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,242

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

Model Year200720152015
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4ExplorerExplorer
TrimS4 AvantLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net$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  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$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  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,455$8,905$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,279-3,606

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

Model Year20072015
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.4,535 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 S4 Avant

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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