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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: $34,680

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Plus Package 4,300      
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550 295  
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Premium Plus Package 4,000      
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Obstacle detection, rear 511 511 251  
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Options (change) 7,325 3,025 4,650 2,555
Options (change) 6,814 2,814 3,953 2,172
Destination 875 875 785 785
Total Price $40,700 $51,200 $34,680 $35,735
Total Invoice $37,916 $47,679 $32,011 $33,135

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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: $5,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,681
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4333hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8M6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$40,700$51,200$34,680$35,735
Adjustments for Features-240-1,5900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,460$49,610$34,680$35,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,150$0$805
Total Invoice$37,916$47,679$32,011$33,135
Adjustments for Features-224-1,4810-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,692$46,198$32,011$32,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,506$0$892

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
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$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,430$5,780$4,190$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$1,590$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-224-1,4810-232

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in113.7 in
Length185.2 in193.4 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 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 Headroom37.5 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
12.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested155051%
Total Not Requested150049%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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