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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,260

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $815

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,161

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $1,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracA3
TrimLimited3.2 S line
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,490 $34,915
Base Invoice $25,606 $32,471
Electronics Package 545  
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Satellite radio 195  
Floor mats 65  
Navigation system 1,995 1,950
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,520  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Electronics Package 463  
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Satellite radio 166  
Floor mats 47  
Navigation system 1,696 1,813
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Sunroof 723  
AWD 2,294  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 10,985 4,385
Options (change) 9,770 4,077
Destination 785 775
Total Price $39,260 $40,075
Total Invoice $36,161 $37,323

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,101
Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracA3
TrimLimited3.2 S line
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,260$40,075
Adjustments for Features0-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,260$40,010
Total Invoice$36,161$37,323
Adjustments for Features0-61
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,161$37,262

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracA3
TrimLimited3.2 S line
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,625$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65
Value of Feature Adjustments0-61

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracA3
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Wheelbase130.5 in101.5 in
Length210.2 in168.7 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height72.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.013.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.054.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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