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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: $36,380

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,869

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelA4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,850 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $32,410 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation system 2,500 1,995 1,995
Premium Plus Package 4,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system 2,326 1,696 1,696
Premium Plus Package 3,720    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 6,975 5,535 3,835
Options (change) 6,489 4,706 3,261
Destination 825 645 645
Total Price $42,650 $36,380 $36,995
Total Invoice $39,724 $32,869 $33,484

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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: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,126
Model Year200920062006
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, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$42,650$36,380$36,995
Adjustments for Features-2,93000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,720$36,380$36,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$39,724$32,869$33,484
Adjustments for Features-2,72900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,995$32,869$33,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,455$4,525$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,72900

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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 Year20092006
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 link100No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
245/45HR17 tires400No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested105036%
Total Not Requested184064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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