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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: $38,245

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,379

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerA3
TrimXLTLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $35,875
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $33,364
Package 205A 2,800    
Cargo cover 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,100
Navigation system 795 795 1,950
Cold Weather Package     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Package 205A 2,380    
Cargo cover 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356 1,023
Navigation system 676 676 1,813
Cold Weather Package     466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441
Options (change) 5,325 2,525 4,025
Options (change) 4,527 2,147 3,743
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $38,245 $41,205 $40,725
Total Invoice $35,379 $38,240 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,224
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerA3
TrimXLTLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$38,245$41,205$40,725
Adjustments for Features-725-2,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,520$38,915$40,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$35,379$38,240$37,932
Adjustments for Features-671-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,708$36,115$37,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,407$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerA3
TrimXLTLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,630$7,195$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$2,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-671-2,1250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.5 in
Length197.1 in168.7 in
Width78.9 in69.5 in
Height70.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested180060%
Total Not Requested122540%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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