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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,725 Audi A3 3.2 | |||
| Difference: $8,045 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,932 Audi A3 3.2 | |||
| Difference: $8,680 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | 3.2 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $45,950 | $53,940 | $35,875 |
| Base Invoice | $43,883 | $51,512 | $33,364 |
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,100 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,023 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 441 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,813 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,825 | 130 | 4,025 |
| Options (change) | 1,734 | 124 | 3,743 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 825 |
| Total Price | $48,770 | $55,065 | $40,725 |
| Total Invoice | $46,612 | $52,631 | $37,932 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,315 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,248 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | 3.2 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 250hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 18/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $48,770 | $55,065 | $40,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,730 | -12,445 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,040 | $42,620 | $40,725 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $580 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $46,612 | $52,631 | $37,932 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,432 | -11,895 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,180 | $40,736 | $37,932 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $556 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | 3.2 |
| 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 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | ||
| 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 with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $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 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $12,460 | $18,175 | $5,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,730 | $12,445 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,432 | -11,895 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | A3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,890 lb. | 3,660 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 54.3 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 | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 34.8 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 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 27% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
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