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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: $42,200

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,313

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelQ3Explorer
Trim2.0 TFSILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,700 $37,535
Base Invoice $31,342 $34,952
Prestige Package 4,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
AWD 2,100 2,000
Package 302A   4,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Prestige Package 4,558  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
AWD 1,952 1,820
Package 302A   3,659
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 7,575 8,035
Options (change) 7,046 6,950
Destination 925 825
Total Price $42,200 $46,395
Total Invoice $39,313 $42,727

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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: $1,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $637
Model Year20162011
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)255/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$42,200$46,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,200$43,380
Total Invoice$39,313$42,727
Adjustments for Features0-2,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,313$39,950

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
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
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $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
LED headlights$1000 
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$6,305$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,777

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelQ3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in112.6 in
Length172.8 in197.1 in
Width72.1 in78.9 in
Height62.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,682 lb.4,752 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
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested172553%
Total Not Requested154047%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested197550%
Total Not Requested200050%

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