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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelA4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,850 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $32,410 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 2,500 2,505 1,995
Premium Plus Package 4,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Convenience Package   995  
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system 2,326 2,129 1,696
Premium Plus Package 3,720    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Convenience Package   846  
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 6,975 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 6,489 3,698 2,419
Destination 825 815 815
Total Price $42,650 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $39,724 $33,832 $36,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,633
Model Year200920092009
ModelA4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$42,650$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features-2,4250-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,225$36,780$37,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$39,724$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features-2,2590-1,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,465$33,832$34,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
ModelA4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,480$5,055$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2590-1,613

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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in113.7 in
Length185.2 in193.4 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height56.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,711 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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		17.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		50.5 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
245/45HR17 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested125043%
Total Not Requested164057%

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, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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