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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: $52,070

Ford Explorer ST   
Difference: $6,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Explorer
TrimS4 AvantST
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $49,610 $49,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 1,950  
Convenience Package 2,125  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500  
iPod integration 0  
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Navigation system 1,813  
Convenience Package 1,977  
Obstacle detection, rear 325  
Bluetooth cell phone link 466  
iPod integration 0  
Cargo cover   124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 6,500 1,825
Options (change) 6,049 1,734
Destination 775 1,245
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $58,185 $52,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,606
Model Year20082021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Explorer
TrimS4 AvantST
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine340hp V8400hp V6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/55-20
Total Price$58,185$52,070
Adjustments for Features0-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,185$46,405

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

Model Year20082021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Explorer
TrimS4 AvantST
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
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 player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,895$13,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-324

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

Model Year20082021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in119.1 in
Length180.6 in198.8 in
Width69.8 in78.9 in
Height56.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.847.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.0 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested27520%
Total Not Requested110080%

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