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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: $51,940

Ford Explorer ST   
Difference: $2,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152021
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimS4 3.0TST
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,400 $49,000
Technology Package 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
7-speed automated manual 1,400  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Technology Package 2,698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
7-speed automated manual 1,302  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 4,850 1,695
Options (change) 4,511 1,610
Destination 925 1,245
Total Price $54,175 $51,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,834
Model Year20152021
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimS4 3.0TST
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionS7T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/55-20
Total Price$54,175$51,940
Adjustments for Features0-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,175$47,560

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152021
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimS4 3.0TST
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,930$12,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-241

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152021
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in119.1 in
Length185.1 in198.8 in
Width71.9 in78.9 in
Height56.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.447.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.487.8 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 system200No
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 Requested130078%
Total Not Requested36522%

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