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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,832

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $568

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,403

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $38,900
Base Invoice $35,528 $36,178
Package 302A / 303A 5,600  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 180
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Prestige Package   8,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   150
Universal garage door opener   295
Aluminum roof rails   300
Package 302A / 303A 4,886  
Cargo cover 118  
All-weather floor mats 66 168
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Prestige Package   8,046
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   139
Universal garage door opener   274
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 7,405 10,150
Options (change) 6,462 9,443
Destination 895 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $46,400 $45,832
Total Invoice $42,885 $42,403

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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: $1,807
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,713
Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$46,400$45,832
Adjustments for Features-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,025$45,832
Total Invoice$42,885$42,403
Adjustments for Features-2,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,690$42,403

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$10,380$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in103.5 in
Length197.1 in169.8 in
Width78.9 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.4 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 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested297558%
Total Not Requested215042%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Cornering lights50No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested277550%
Total Not Requested274050%

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