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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $39,495 Audi A3 2.0T | |||
| Difference: $2,315 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,795 Audi A3 2.0T | |||
| Difference: $1,532 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 2.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $31,615 | $35,550 | $27,270 |
| Base Invoice | $29,319 | $32,901 | $25,361 |
| Convenience Package | 995 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | 2,000 |
| 4.6L V8 | 1,310 | 1,310 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 120 |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |
| AWD | 2,320 | 2,320 | 2,100 |
| 255/50R20 | 1,325 | 630 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,275 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | 500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | ||
| iPod integration | -200 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,480 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | ||
| Convenience Package | 846 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | 1,860 |
| 4.6L V8 | 1,192 | 1,192 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 64 | 112 |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |
| AWD | 2,112 | 2,112 | 1,951 |
| 255/50R20 | 1,127 | 536 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,186 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | 466 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | ||
| iPod integration | -186 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,378 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,380 | 7,180 | 11,350 |
| Options (change) | 8,193 | 6,323 | 10,559 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 875 |
| Total Price | $41,810 | $43,545 | $39,495 |
| Total Invoice | $38,327 | $40,039 | $36,795 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,890 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,142 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 2.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/19 MPG | 13/19 MPG | 21/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $41,810 | $43,545 | $39,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | -425 | -1,925 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,385 | $41,620 | $39,495 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $235 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $38,327 | $40,039 | $36,795 |
| Adjustments for Features | -390 | -1,770 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,937 | $38,269 | $36,795 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $332 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 2.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $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 air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| 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 | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| 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 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,480 | $8,980 | $7,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $425 | $1,925 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -390 | -1,770 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | A3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,706 lb. | 3,479 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 54.3 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 | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 34.8 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 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 55% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 465 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 27% |
| 6-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 525 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 47% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 655 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 59% |
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