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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: $39,900

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,173

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelQ3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0 TFSIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,700 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $31,342 $29,319 $32,901
Technology Package 2,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
AWD 2,100 2,320 2,320
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
255/50R20   1,325 630
Technology Package 2,418    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
AWD 1,952 2,112 2,112
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 5,275 9,305 7,105
Options (change) 4,906 8,129 6,259
Destination 925 815 815
Total Price $39,900 $41,735 $43,470
Total Invoice $37,173 $38,263 $39,975

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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: $4,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,466
Model Year201620092009
ModelQ3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0 TFSIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,900$41,735$43,470
Adjustments for Features-2,5500-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,350$41,735$41,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$37,173$38,263$39,975
Adjustments for Features-2,3760-1,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,797$38,263$38,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$333

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620092009
ModelQ3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0 TFSIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,015$6,465$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3760-1,379

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162009
ModelQ3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in113.7 in
Length172.8 in193.4 in
Width72.1 in73.7 in
Height62.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,682 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 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
16.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested74062%
Total Not Requested45038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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