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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $340

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,472

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $1,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimS4 3.0TPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,400 $53,940
Base Invoice $45,012 $51,512
Technology Package 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
7-speed automated manual 1,400  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,100  
Technology Package 2,698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
7-speed automated manual 1,302  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,024  
Options (change) 5,950 0
Options (change) 5,535 0
Destination 925 995
Total Price $55,275 $54,935
Total Invoice $51,472 $52,507

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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: $9,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,040
Model Year20152018
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)180, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$55,275$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-9,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,275$45,440
Total Invoice$51,472$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-9,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,472$43,432

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
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
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
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
Forward collision warning $200
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,230$16,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,075

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length185.1 in198.3 in
Width71.9 in78.9 in
Height56.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,935 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150090%
Total Not Requested16510%

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