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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,025 $49,610 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $30,713 $46,137 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 2,100 1,950 2,505 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500    
Convenience Package 2,100 2,125    
S Line Package 1,200      
iPod integration 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   350    
Convenience Package     995  
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system 1,953 1,813 2,129 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466    
Convenience Package 1,953 1,977    
S Line Package 1,115      
iPod integration 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   325    
Convenience Package     846  
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 6,375 5,400 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 5,930 5,024 3,698 2,419
Destination 775 775 815 815
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $40,175 $57,485 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $37,418 $53,636 $33,832 $36,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,664
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4340hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$40,175$57,485$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features-990-1,3900-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,185$56,095$36,780$37,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,910$0$680
Total Invoice$37,418$53,636$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features-922-1,2970-1,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,496$52,339$33,832$34,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,843$0$690

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

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Ski sack $50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,995$6,395$5,005$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$1,390$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-922-1,2970-1,613

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

Model Year20082009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Explorer
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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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested72541%
Total Not Requested105059%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested57542%
Total Not Requested80058%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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