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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,782 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | ||||
| Difference: $1,368 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,357 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | ||||
| Difference: $2,695 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $42,090 | $45,950 | $53,940 | $39,500 |
| Base Invoice | $40,196 | $43,883 | $51,512 | $36,736 |
| Package 301A | 2,240 | |||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 130 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | ||
| Package 401A | 3,875 | |||
| Prestige Package | 8,600 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | 300 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |||
| Package 301A | 2,127 | |||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 124 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||
| Package 401A | 3,681 | |||
| Prestige Package | 7,998 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | 280 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,065 | 5,700 | 130 | 9,475 |
| Options (change) | 3,861 | 5,415 | 124 | 8,814 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $47,150 | $52,645 | $55,065 | $45,782 |
| Total Invoice | $45,052 | $50,293 | $52,631 | $42,357 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,212 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $726 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 500, 12 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $47,150 | $52,645 | $55,065 | $45,782 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,580 | -5,570 | -8,045 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,570 | $47,075 | $47,020 | $45,782 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,505 | $3,450 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,052 | $50,293 | $52,631 | $42,357 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,421 | -5,321 | -7,689 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,631 | $44,972 | $44,942 | $42,357 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,341 | $3,311 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $11,710 | $13,700 | $16,175 | $8,130 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,580 | $5,570 | $8,045 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,421 | -5,321 | -7,689 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 169.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 3,617 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 52.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 200 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 200 | No |
| Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1615 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3150 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 2265 | 42% |
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