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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: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,800 $48,100 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $31,434 $44,734 $27,518 $29,578
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Prestige Package 5,300      
Navigation Plus Package   3,050    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 467    
Prestige Package 4,927      
Navigation Plus Package   2,837    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 5,800 3,550 5,710 4,010
Options (change) 5,394 3,304 4,855 3,410
Destination 895 895 645 645
Total Price $40,495 $52,545 $36,555 $37,170
Total Invoice $37,723 $48,933 $33,018 $33,633

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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: $2,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,954
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp I4333hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8M6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$40,495$52,545$36,555$37,170
Adjustments for Features-1,880-2,43000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,615$50,115$36,555$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,500$0$615
Total Invoice$37,723$48,933$33,018$33,633
Adjustments for Features-1,751-2,26300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,972$46,670$33,018$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,698$0$615

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420062006
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
Proximity key$250$250  
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  
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
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 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$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  
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 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,680$6,230$3,800$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,880$2,430$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,751-2,26300

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142006
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in113.7 in
Length185.1 in193.4 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,510 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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Body kit0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Headlight washers50No
Special exterior trim0No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested182536%
Total Not Requested331564%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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