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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: $39,745

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,033

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelQ3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0 TFSILimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $30,596 $35,622 $40,191
Navigation Plus Package 2,100    
Premium Plus Package 2,900    
Universal garage door opener 295    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Package 301A   2,600  
Cargo cover   130 130
Blind spot warning system   595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 401A     4,300
Navigation Plus Package 1,954    
Premium Plus Package 2,698    
Universal garage door opener 274    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Package 301A   2,269  
Cargo cover   114 114
Blind spot warning system   519  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Package 401A     3,752
Options (change) 5,870 4,920 6,025
Options (change) 5,462 4,294 5,258
Destination 975 895 895
Total Price $39,745 $44,015 $50,020
Total Invoice $37,033 $40,811 $46,344

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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: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,234
Model Year201820152015
ModelQ3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0 TFSILimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,745$44,015$50,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,665-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,745$42,350$46,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,305
Total Invoice$37,033$40,811$46,344
Adjustments for Features0-1,544-3,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,033$39,267$43,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,959

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820152015
ModelQ3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0 TFSILimitedSport
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
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
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
Surround sound $250$250
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 driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
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$5,580$7,245$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,544-3,118

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,495 lb.4,535 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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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

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 hotspot50No
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested21522%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested117555%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192561%
Total Not Requested122539%

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