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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: $53,990

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $6,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,603

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $5,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimS4 3.0TPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $52,970
Base Invoice $47,802 $50,587
Cold Weather Package 500  
Prestige Package 4,400  
Warm Weather Package 950  
Driver Assistance Package 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 80  
All-weather floor mats 190 75
Cold Weather Package 466  
Prestige Package 4,092  
Warm Weather Package 884  
Driver Assistance Package 1,674  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 74  
All-weather floor mats 177 71
Options (change) 8,495 75
Options (change) 7,903 71
Destination 975 945
Total Price $60,870 $53,990
Total Invoice $56,680 $51,603

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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: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,955
Model Year20182016
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimS4 3.0TPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine354hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$60,870$53,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,870$52,025
Total Invoice$56,680$51,603
Adjustments for Features0-1,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,680$49,725

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
TrimS4 3.0TPlatinum
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
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
Turn assist$25 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $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 
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
Metal pedals$75 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $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
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$12,505$14,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,878

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested110043%
Total Not Requested144057%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
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%

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