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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,090 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $1,387 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,555 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $1,078 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $33,280 | $36,280 | $39,500 |
| Base Invoice | $31,044 | $33,774 | $36,736 |
| Convenience Package | 1,995 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | 300 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,696 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | 280 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,995 | 0 | 1,170 |
| Options (change) | 1,696 | 0 | 1,090 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $36,090 | $37,095 | $37,477 |
| Total Invoice | $33,555 | $34,589 | $34,633 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,287 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $890 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $36,090 | $37,095 | $37,477 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,125 | -220 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,090 | $35,970 | $37,257 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $120 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $33,555 | $34,589 | $34,633 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,049 | -203 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,555 | $33,540 | $34,430 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $15 | $0 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| 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 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,920 | $8,045 | $7,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,125 | $220 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,049 | -203 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| 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 | 4,441 lb. | 3,617 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
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1125 | 41% |
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