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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: $35,590

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,160

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720102010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerA3A3
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $25,361 $27,853
Cargo cover 130 130 130    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595   1,100 1,100
Premium Plus Package       2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Convenience Package       1,000 1,000
Aluminum roof rails       500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
iPod integration       -200 -200
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Cargo cover 124 124 124    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 112 112
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515   1,023 1,023
Premium Plus Package       1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Convenience Package       930 930
Aluminum roof rails       466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
iPod integration       -186 -186
Navigation system       1,860 1,860
Options (change) 1,845 1,845 250 7,495 7,495
Options (change) 1,753 1,753 238 6,974 6,974
Destination 945 945 945 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $44,465 $48,145 $54,430 $35,590 $36,970
Total Invoice $42,498 $46,013 $52,022 $33,160 $34,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,759
Model Year20172017201720102010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerA3A3
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,465$48,145$54,430$35,590$36,970
Adjustments for Features-7,930-9,130-14,8450-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,535$39,015$39,585$35,590$36,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,480$3,050$0$430
Total Invoice$42,498$46,013$52,022$33,160$34,352
Adjustments for Features-7,579-8,726-14,1880-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,919$37,287$37,834$33,160$33,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,368$2,915$0$309

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172017201720102010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerA3A3
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100  
Active noise reduction  $0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Total Value of Features$11,270$12,470$18,185$3,340$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,930$9,130$14,845$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,579-8,726-14,1880-883

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172010
ModelExplorerA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.5 in
Length198.3 in168.7 in
Width78.9 in69.5 in
Height70.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%

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