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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: $40,495

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,723

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Explorer
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,800 $48,100 $37,535
Base Invoice $31,434 $44,734 $34,952
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Prestige Package 5,300    
Navigation Plus Package   3,050  
Blind spot warning system   500 495
Navigation system     795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 467  
Prestige Package 4,927    
Navigation Plus Package   2,837  
Blind spot warning system   467 421
Navigation system     676
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 5,800 4,050 2,885
Options (change) 5,394 3,771 2,453
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $40,495 $53,045 $41,245
Total Invoice $37,723 $49,400 $38,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,268
Model Year201420142011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Explorer
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine220hp I4333hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$40,495$53,045$41,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,495$52,045$39,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,550$0
Total Invoice$37,723$49,400$38,230
Adjustments for Features0-931-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,723$48,469$36,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,746$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Explorer
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound$250 $250
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,955$5,955$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-931-1,775

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142011
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length185.1 in197.1 in
Width71.9 in78.9 in
Height56.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 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 Headroom37.5 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
12.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.480.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Headlight washers50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested292557%
Total Not Requested221543%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125085%
Total Not Requested21515%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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