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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: $49,965

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $6,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,296

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $6,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimS4 3.0TSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $43,100
Base Invoice $47,802 $40,191
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
Warm Weather Package 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 80  
All-weather floor mats 190 75
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
Warm Weather Package 884  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 74  
All-weather floor mats 177 66
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 4,395 5,970
Options (change) 4,089 5,210
Destination 975 895
Total Price $56,770 $49,965
Total Invoice $52,866 $46,296

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,081
Model Year20182015
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimS4 3.0TSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine354hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$56,770$49,965
Adjustments for Features-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,245$49,965
Total Invoice$52,866$46,296
Adjustments for Features-4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,377$46,296

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimS4 3.0TSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
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
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 
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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
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 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,130$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length186.1 in197.1 in
Width72.5 in78.9 in
Height56.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,858 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 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
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 Requested95068%
Total Not Requested44032%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

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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