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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: $38,375

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,758

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelQ3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0 TFSIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,800 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $29,574 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation Plus Package 2,100    
Convenience Package 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
AWD 2,100 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation Plus Package 1,954    
Convenience Package 792    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
AWD 1,952 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 5,625 9,695 6,910
Options (change) 5,234 8,460 6,094
Destination 950 785 785
Total Price $38,375 $39,725 $40,090
Total Invoice $35,758 $36,518 $37,057

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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: $3,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,475
Model Year201720082008
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$38,375$39,725$40,090
Adjustments for Features-1,84000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,535$39,725$40,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365
Total Invoice$35,758$36,518$37,057
Adjustments for Features-1,71500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,043$36,518$37,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$539

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720082008
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 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
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  
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  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,705$6,865$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,71500

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
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

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70071%
Total Not Requested29029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested10029%
Total Not Requested25071%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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