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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: $32,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,583

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerA3
TrimXLT2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,280 $27,270
Base Invoice $27,404 $25,361
4.6L V8 1,310  
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
AWD 2,320 2,100
Aluminum roof rails   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   50
6-speed automated manual   1,480
4.6L V8 1,192  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
All-weather floor mats 64 112
AWD 2,112 1,951
Aluminum roof rails   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   47
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Options (change) 4,375 4,725
Options (change) 3,937 4,397
Destination 815 825
Total Price $34,470 $32,820
Total Invoice $32,156 $30,583

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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: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,610
Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerA3
TrimXLT2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$34,470$32,820
Adjustments for Features0-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$32,780
Total Invoice$32,156$30,583
Adjustments for Features0-37
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,156$30,546

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerA3
TrimXLT2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,470$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40
Value of Feature Adjustments0-37

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102010
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 Weight4,706 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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested22538%
Total Not Requested37562%

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