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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,912 Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron | |||
| Difference: $9,333 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,107 Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron | |||
| Difference: $10,091 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $43,500 | $52,970 | $37,900 |
| Base Invoice | $41,543 | $50,587 | $35,248 |
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 180 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | ||
| Cargo net | 150 | ||
| iPod integration | 350 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Roof rails | 500 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 71 | 71 | 168 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | ||
| Cargo net | 139 | ||
| iPod integration | 325 | ||
| Heated front seats | 467 | ||
| Roof rails | 467 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,800 | 205 | 2,255 |
| Options (change) | 1,710 | 195 | 2,102 |
| Destination | 945 | 945 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $46,245 | $54,120 | $36,912 |
| Total Invoice | $44,198 | $51,727 | $34,107 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,778 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,782 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 23/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $46,245 | $54,120 | $36,912 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,555 | -12,480 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,690 | $41,640 | $36,912 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $950 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $44,198 | $51,727 | $34,107 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,309 | -11,928 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,889 | $39,799 | $34,107 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $910 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,645 | $18,570 | $6,090 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,555 | $12,480 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,309 | -11,928 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 169.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,890 lb. | 3,903 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 52.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
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