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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelQ3Explorer
Trim2.0 TFSIXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $29,280
Base Invoice $30,596 $27,404
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
AWD 2,100 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
AWD 1,952 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 2,675 4,300
Options (change) 2,488 3,873
Destination 975 815
Total Price $36,550 $34,395
Total Invoice $34,059 $32,092

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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: $3,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,293
Model Year20182010
ModelQ3Explorer
Trim2.0 TFSIXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/70-16
Total Price$36,550$34,395
Adjustments for Features-5,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,905$34,395
Total Invoice$34,059$32,092
Adjustments for Features-5,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,799$32,092

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182010
ModelQ3Explorer
Trim2.0 TFSIXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$9,990$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2600

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
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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