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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: $49,580

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,875

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $36,300 $41,675
Base Invoice $33,760 $38,862
Sport Package 1,450  
Prestige Package 9,100  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 1,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Package 401A   4,130
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Sport Package 1,348  
Prestige Package 8,464  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,004
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Blind spot warning system 466  
Package 401A   3,604
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 13,625 7,010
Options (change) 12,675 6,118
Destination 875 895
Total Price $50,800 $49,580
Total Invoice $47,310 $45,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,993
Model Year20112014
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$50,800$49,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,800$46,815
Total Invoice$47,310$45,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,310$43,317

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112014
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimA4 2.0T AvantSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,230$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,558

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,757 lb.4,921 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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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested332565%
Total Not Requested176535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested112535%

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