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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
ModelA4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,300 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $33,760 $31,044 $33,774
Prestige Package 9,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 850    
Convenience Package   1,995  
Navigation system   1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Prestige Package 8,464    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 790    
Convenience Package   1,696  
Navigation system   1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 10,425 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 9,697 3,392 2,418
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $47,600 $38,085 $39,940
Total Invoice $44,332 $35,251 $37,007

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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: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,733
Model Year201120102010
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)245/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$47,600$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features-3,5950-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,005$38,085$38,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$44,332$35,251$37,007
Adjustments for Features-3,3480-1,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,984$35,251$35,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$737

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120102010
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
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo cover$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,015$5,420$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,595$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3480-1,019

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested224044%
Total Not Requested285056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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