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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $48,400 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $33,017 $45,012 $29,319 $32,901
Technology Package 2,900 2,900    
Premium Plus Package 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Sunroof     850 850
Technology Package 2,698 2,698    
Premium Plus Package 1,954      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511    
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 5,550 3,450 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 5,163 3,209 3,698 2,419
Destination 925 925 815 815
Total Price $41,975 $52,775 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $39,105 $49,146 $33,832 $36,135

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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: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,202
Model Year2015201520092009
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)180, 10180, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$41,975$52,775$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features-1,150-2,5000-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,825$50,275$36,780$37,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,450$0$680
Total Invoice$39,105$49,146$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features-1,071-2,3280-1,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,034$46,818$33,832$34,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,784$0$690

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520092009
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 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
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 $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,190$6,540$4,040$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$2,500$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,071-2,3280-1,613

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152009
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested99059%
Total Not Requested67541%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested55038%
Total Not Requested90062%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested99059%
Total Not Requested67541%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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