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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: $39,015

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $320

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelExplorer Sport TracA3
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,490 $27,270
Base Invoice $25,606 $25,361
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Electronics Package 545  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Floor mats 65  
Satellite radio 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,520 2,100
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Convenience Package   1,275
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  
All-weather floor mats 47 112
Navigation system 1,696 1,860
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Sunroof 723  
AWD 2,294 1,954
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Convenience Package   1,186
6-speed automated manual   1,376
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 11,060 10,850
Options (change) 9,817 10,094
Destination 785 895
Total Price $39,335 $39,015
Total Invoice $36,208 $36,350

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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: $1,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $655
Model Year20082013
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$39,335$39,015
Adjustments for Features0-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,335$38,160
Total Invoice$36,208$36,350
Adjustments for Features0-797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,208$35,553

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082013
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration $100
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$6,575$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-797

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082013
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, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested65541%
Total Not Requested92559%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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