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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: $34,735

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222022202220082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 40A4 45 S lineS4Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,900 $42,000 $51,900 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $37,507 $39,480 $48,787 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation Package 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Premium Plus Package 4,700 4,200 3,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595    
All-weather floor mats 195 195 195 55 55
Sun and Sirius Package       560 560
Luxury Package       1,290  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package       510  
Obstacle detection, rear       295  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Navigation Package 1,411 1,411 1,411    
Premium Plus Package 4,419 3,948 3,384    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560 560 560    
All-weather floor mats 184 184 184 47 47
Sun and Sirius Package       476 476
Luxury Package       1,097  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package       433  
Obstacle detection, rear       251  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Options (change) 6,990 6,490 5,890 4,705 2,610
Options (change) 6,574 6,103 5,539 4,000 2,219
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 785 785
Total Price $47,985 $49,585 $58,885 $34,735 $35,790
Total Invoice $45,176 $46,678 $55,421 $32,058 $33,182

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,810
Model Year20222022202220082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 40A4 45 S lineS4Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4 H261hp I4 H349hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$47,985$49,585$58,885$34,735$35,790
Adjustments for Features-8,825-9,075-10,0750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,160$40,510$48,810$34,735$35,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$9,650$0$805
Total Invoice$45,176$46,678$55,421$32,058$33,182
Adjustments for Features-8,308-8,543-9,4820-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,868$38,135$45,939$32,058$32,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,267$9,071$0$892

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20222022202220082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ExplorerExplorer
TrimA4 40A4 45 S lineS4Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100$1100$1100  
Cruise control   $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Turn assist$25$25$25  
Vehicle exit assist$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Alexa integration$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Traffic light information$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Boost gauge  $75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Predictive efficiency assist$0$0$0  
Road sign information$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0$0$0  
Wood trim$300    
Wood trim, alternative type $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,190$13,440$14,440$4,365$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,825$9,075$10,075$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,308-8,543-9,4820-232

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20222008
ModelA4 / S4Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in113.7 in
Length187.5 in193.4 in
Width72.7 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 40

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested67571%
Total Not Requested27529%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
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 Requested65013%
Total Not Requested417587%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45 S line

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested67571%
Total Not Requested27529%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
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 Requested65013%
Total Not Requested417587%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested67571%
Total Not Requested27529%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
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 Requested65013%
Total Not Requested417587%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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