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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: $55,065

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $2,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,631

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Explorer
TrimS4 AvantPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $48,500 $53,940
Base Invoice $44,669 $51,512
Convenience Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500  
Tire-pressure monitor 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Heated front seats 450  
Navigation system 1,950  
Heated second row seats 225  
Wood trim 400  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690  
Cargo cover   130
Convenience Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432  
Bluetooth cell phone link 455  
Tire-pressure monitor 228  
Obstacle detection, rear 319  
Heated front seats 410  
Navigation system 1,775  
Heated second row seats 204  
Wood trim 364  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 628  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 6,290 130
Options (change) 5,725 124
Destination 720 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $57,210 $55,065
Total Invoice $52,814 $52,631

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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: $14,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,619
Model Year20072018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Explorer
TrimS4 AvantPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine340hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$57,210$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-11,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,210$43,100
Total Invoice$52,814$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-11,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,814$41,195

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

Model Year20072018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Explorer
TrimS4 AvantPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$5,595$17,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,436

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

Model Year20072018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length180.6 in198.3 in
Width69.8 in78.9 in
Height56.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,672 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 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
27.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.0 ft381.7 ft3

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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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested80078%
Total Not Requested22522%

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