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Audi A4 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,890

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,230

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelA4Explorer
TrimA4 2.0TSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,300 $43,100
Base Invoice $34,690 $40,191
Sport Package 750  
Premium Plus Package 3,800  
Warm Weather Package 1,450  
Prestige Package 4,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
AWD 2,100  
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Sport Package 698  
Premium Plus Package 3,534  
Warm Weather Package 1,350  
Prestige Package 4,464  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
AWD 1,952  
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 13,475 5,895
Options (change) 12,534 5,144
Destination 950 895
Total Price $51,725 $49,890
Total Invoice $48,174 $46,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,353
Model Year20172015
ModelA4Explorer
TrimA4 2.0TSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$51,725$49,890
Adjustments for Features-6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,090$49,890
Total Invoice$48,174$46,230
Adjustments for Features-5910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,583$46,230

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
ModelA4Explorer
TrimA4 2.0TSport
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$11,030$10,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5910

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
ModelA4Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length186.1 in197.1 in
Width72.5 in78.9 in
Height56.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,626 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 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
13.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140043%
Total Not Requested185057%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested125042%
Total Not Requested171558%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested217569%
Total Not Requested97531%

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