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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: $38,105

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,959

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelA4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,300 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $33,760 $29,319 $32,901
Prestige Package 9,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 850    
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Sunroof   850 850
Prestige Package 8,464    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 790    
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 10,425 5,675 2,845
Options (change) 9,697 4,825 2,419
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $47,600 $38,105 $39,210
Total Invoice $44,332 $34,959 $36,135

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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: $5,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,829
Model Year201120092009
ModelA4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$47,600$38,105$39,210
Adjustments for Features-4,2750-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,325$38,105$37,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$0
Total Invoice$44,332$34,959$36,135
Adjustments for Features-3,9810-1,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,351$34,959$34,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$437$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120092009
ModelA4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
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
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 
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 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$9,065$4,790$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9810-1,613

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
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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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested224044%
Total Not Requested285056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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