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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: $44,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,389

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,850 $37,855
Base Invoice $32,410 $35,268
Prestige Package 7,850  
Navigation system 2,500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Prestige Package 7,300  
Navigation system 2,326  
Adaptive cruise control 1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 12,925 6,230
Options (change) 12,022 5,296
Destination 825 825
Total Price $48,600 $44,910
Total Invoice $45,257 $41,389

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,071
Model Year20092012
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$48,600$44,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,600$42,520
Total Invoice$45,257$41,389
Adjustments for Features0-2,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,257$39,186

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,365$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,203

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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 Year20092012
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length185.2 in197.1 in
Width71.9 in78.9 in
Height56.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,711 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		50.5 ft380.7 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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested319070%
Total Not Requested135030%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested160038%

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