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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: $41,075

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,267

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelQ3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0 TFSILimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,800 $41,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $29,574 $39,442 $50,587
Prestige Package 4,700    
Premium Plus Package 2,700    
Wood trim 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650  
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Prestige Package 4,370    
Premium Plus Package 2,512    
Wood trim 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619  
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 8,325 2,375 130
Options (change) 7,743 2,258 124
Destination 950 945 945
Total Price $41,075 $44,620 $54,045
Total Invoice $38,267 $42,645 $51,656

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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: $955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,903
Model Year201720162016
ModelQ3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0 TFSILimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)465, 14390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,075$44,620$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,590-8,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,075$42,030$45,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,035
Total Invoice$38,267$42,645$51,656
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-8,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,267$40,170$43,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,903

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720162016
ModelQ3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0 TFSILimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,855$8,445$14,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,475-8,583

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172016
ModelQ3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in112.6 in
Length172.8 in198.3 in
Width72.1 in78.9 in
Height62.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested132547%
Total Not Requested146553%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested117592%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%

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