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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,505

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $2,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,722

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $2,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLimitedA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $25,606 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Adrenaline Package 2,995      
Electronics Package 545      
Navigation system 1,995      
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510      
Sunroof 850      
Satellite radio 195      
Floor mats 65      
All-weather floor mats 75 180 180 180
Technology Package   2,700 2,700 2,600
Premium Plus Package   2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Adrenaline Package 2,756      
Electronics Package 463      
Navigation system 1,696      
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433      
Sunroof 723      
Satellite radio 166      
Floor mats 47      
All-weather floor mats 47 168 168 168
Technology Package   2,512 2,512 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,512 2,512  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Options (change) 7,230 6,155 6,155 3,355
Options (change) 6,331 5,728 5,728 3,122
Destination 785 925 925 925
Total Price $35,505 $37,980 $41,280 $46,780
Total Invoice $32,722 $35,391 $38,459 $43,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $489
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLimitedA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA5S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,505$37,980$41,280$46,780
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-4,040-5,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,505$35,640$37,240$41,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600$5,650
Total Invoice$32,722$35,391$38,459$43,574
Adjustments for Features0-2,180-3,764-5,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,722$33,211$34,695$38,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,484$5,249

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLimitedA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power sliding rear window$250   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$7,040$8,740$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$4,040$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,180-3,764-5,114

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorer Sport TracA3 / S3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in103.8 in
Length210.2 in175.4 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height72.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume0.012.3 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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested110071%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested110071%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

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