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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,485

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,856

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerA3
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $27,270
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,361
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850  
Cold Weather Package     500
Convenience Package     1,275
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Aluminum roof rails     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
6-speed automated manual     1,480
AWD     2,100
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,860
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723  
Cold Weather Package     466
Convenience Package     1,186
Premium Plus Package     1,860
Aluminum roof rails     466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
6-speed automated manual     1,376
AWD     1,954
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 6,640 4,940 11,430
Options (change) 5,693 4,248 10,634
Destination 645 645 895
Total Price $37,485 $38,100 $39,595
Total Invoice $33,856 $34,471 $36,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,166
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerA3
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8292hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA6A6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,485$38,100$39,595
Adjustments for Features00-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,485$38,100$37,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,856$34,471$36,890
Adjustments for Features00-1,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,856$34,471$35,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerA3
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
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$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,925$4,925$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,868

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062013
ModelExplorerA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.5 in
Length193.4 in168.7 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height72.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 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 Headroom38.7 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
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
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 link100No
Total Requested55535%
Total Not Requested102565%

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