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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: $38,650

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $610

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,005

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorer Sport TracA3
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,490 $26,920
Base Invoice $25,606 $25,035
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Electronics Package 545  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Floor mats 65  
Satellite radio 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,950
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,520 2,100
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Package   1,500
Convenience Package   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Electronics Package 463  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Floor mats 47  
Satellite radio 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,813
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Sunroof 723  
AWD 2,294 1,953
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Package   1,396
Convenience Package   1,675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 10,985 10,905
Options (change) 9,770 10,145
Destination 785 825
Total Price $39,260 $38,650
Total Invoice $36,161 $36,005

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $626
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorer Sport TracA3
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,260$38,650
Adjustments for Features0-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,260$38,145
Total Invoice$36,161$36,005
Adjustments for Features0-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,161$35,535

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorer Sport TracA3
TrimLimited2.0T
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
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
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,625$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
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.3,479 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

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%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested68064%
Total Not Requested37536%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27522%
Total Not Requested95078%

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