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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: $40,095

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,358

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $5,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelQ3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0 TFSILimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $42,090 $53,940
Base Invoice $30,596 $40,196 $51,512
Premium Plus Package 2,900    
Navigation Plus Package 2,100    
Wood trim 350    
Universal garage door opener 295    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Premium Plus Package 2,698    
Navigation Plus Package 1,954    
Wood trim 325    
Universal garage door opener 274    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 6,220 1,825 130
Options (change) 5,787 1,734 124
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $40,095 $44,910 $55,065
Total Invoice $37,358 $42,925 $52,631

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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: $2,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,412
Model Year201820182018
ModelQ3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0 TFSILimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,095$44,910$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-9,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,095$42,655$45,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,015
Total Invoice$37,358$42,925$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-2,155-8,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,358$40,770$43,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,881

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
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
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $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  
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
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
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
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
Total Value of Features$6,105$8,360$15,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255$9,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,155-8,980

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested82583%
Total Not Requested16517%

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