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Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,975

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $5,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,242

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelQ3Explorer
Trim2.0 TFSILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $37,855
Base Invoice $30,227 $35,268
Prestige Package 3,900  
AWD 2,100 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Package 301A   2,250
Cargo cover   135
Blind spot warning system   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Prestige Package 3,628  
AWD 1,951 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Package 301A   1,913
Cargo cover   115
Blind spot warning system   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 6,550 6,575
Options (change) 6,090 5,710
Destination 925 825
Total Price $39,975 $45,255
Total Invoice $37,242 $41,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,709
Model Year20152012
ModelQ3Explorer
Trim2.0 TFSILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)465, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,975$45,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,975$43,250
Total Invoice$37,242$41,803
Adjustments for Features0-1,852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,242$39,951

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelQ3Explorer
Trim2.0 TFSILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
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 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$5,815$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,852

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See a complete comparison of Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelQ3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in112.6 in
Length172.6 in197.1 in
Width72.1 in78.9 in
Height62.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,682 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 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		16.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.2 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested217574%
Total Not Requested77526%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%

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