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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerA3
TrimXLT3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,280 $33,980
Base Invoice $27,404 $31,561
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396
Options (change) 4,300 1,235
Options (change) 3,873 1,125
Destination 815 720
Total Price $34,395 $35,935
Total Invoice $32,092 $33,406

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $159
Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerA3
TrimXLT3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$34,395$35,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$34,350
Total Invoice$32,092$33,406
Adjustments for Features0-1,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$31,933

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerA3
TrimXLT3.2 S line
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
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 climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,580$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102006
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.3,660 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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