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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: $54,180

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $4,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,784

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $3,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimS4 3.0TPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,300 $53,235
Base Invoice $43,990 $50,839
Prestige Package 6,700  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
7-speed automated manual 1,400  
Prestige Package 6,232  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
7-speed automated manual 1,302  
Options (change) 10,675 0
Options (change) 9,931 0
Destination 875 945
Total Price $58,850 $54,180
Total Invoice $54,796 $51,784

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,585
Model Year20122017
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimS4 3.0TPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$58,850$54,180
Adjustments for Features0-8,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,850$45,210
Total Invoice$54,796$51,784
Adjustments for Features0-8,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,796$43,211

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimS4 3.0TPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,705$15,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,573

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length185.2 in198.3 in
Width71.9 in78.9 in
Height56.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,637 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.481.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested91532%

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