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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: $52,635

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $8,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,283

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $6,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelA4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimS4 3.0TSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $47,802 $43,883 $51,512
Driver Assistance Package 1,800    
Prestige Package 4,400    
Warm Weather Package 950    
Cold Weather Package 500    
All-weather floor mats 190 120 120
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Driver Assistance Package 1,674    
Prestige Package 4,092    
Warm Weather Package 884    
Cold Weather Package 466    
All-weather floor mats 177 114 114
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 8,415 5,690 120
Options (change) 7,829 5,405 114
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $60,790 $52,635 $55,055
Total Invoice $56,606 $50,283 $52,621

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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: $8,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,160
Model Year201820182018
ModelA4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimS4 3.0TSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine354hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$60,790$52,635$55,055
Adjustments for Features-2050-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,585$52,635$52,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$56,606$50,283$52,621
Adjustments for Features-1910-2,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,415$50,283$50,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$28$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelA4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimS4 3.0TSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$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$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Evasive maneuver assist$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Turn assist$25  
Vehicle exit assist$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$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$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Predictive efficiency assist$0  
Road sign information$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$12,555$12,350$14,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$205$0$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1910-2,366

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length186.1 in198.3 in
Width72.5 in78.9 in
Height56.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,858 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 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
13.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.081.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested117546%
Total Not Requested136554%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested287579%
Total Not Requested76521%

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