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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,490 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $742 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,160 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $1,315 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $30,200 | $32,515 | $37,900 |
| Base Invoice | $27,518 | $29,578 | $35,248 |
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | |
| Cargo cover | 80 | 80 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Roof rails | 500 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,068 | 1,068 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | |
| Cargo cover | 68 | 68 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | ||
| Heated front seats | 467 | ||
| Roof rails | 467 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,645 | 2,945 | 1,575 |
| Options (change) | 3,997 | 2,552 | 1,470 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $35,490 | $36,105 | $36,232 |
| Total Invoice | $32,160 | $32,775 | $33,475 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $923 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $223 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/21 MPG | 15/21 MPG | 23/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 290, 7 | 290, 7 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $35,490 | $36,105 | $36,232 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,665 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,490 | $36,105 | $34,567 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $32,160 | $32,775 | $33,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,538 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,160 | $32,775 | $31,937 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,700 | $4,700 | $6,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $1,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -1,538 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 169.8 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,531 lb. | 3,903 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 52.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 35.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 43% |
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