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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: $35,915

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,466

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,649

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerA3A3
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $25,361 $28,134
Package 202A 4,100          
Technology Feature Bundle 935          
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695   1,100 1,100
Premium Plus Package         2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package         500 500
Convenience Package         1,275 1,275
Aluminum roof rails         500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
iPod integration         -200 -200
Navigation system         2,000 2,000
Package 202A 3,895          
Technology Feature Bundle 888          
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 112 112
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610   1,023 1,023
Premium Plus Package         1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package         466 466
Convenience Package         1,186 1,186
Aluminum roof rails         466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443 443
iPod integration         -186 -186
Navigation system         1,860 1,860
Options (change) 6,980 1,945 1,945 250 7,770 7,770
Options (change) 6,631 1,848 1,848 238 7,230 7,230
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $41,995 $45,030 $48,890 $55,185 $35,915 $38,895
Total Invoice $40,115 $43,039 $46,726 $52,745 $33,466 $36,239

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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: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,596
Model Year201820182018201820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerA3A3
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,995$45,030$48,890$55,185$35,915$38,895
Adjustments for Features-5,290-7,655-9,080-14,7950-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,705$37,375$39,810$40,390$35,915$37,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$3,105$3,685$0$1,930
Total Invoice$40,115$43,039$46,726$52,745$33,466$36,239
Adjustments for Features-5,053-7,317-8,678-14,1410-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,062$35,722$38,048$38,604$33,466$35,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$2,986$3,542$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Model Year201820182018201820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerA3A3
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
FWD$0$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$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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$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$50  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Terrain selector  $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250$250
Cargo net    $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails$250$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$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD player$125$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$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
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$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
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$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000  
Stowable third row seats$600     
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$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,720$11,085$12,510$18,225$3,430$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,290$7,655$9,080$14,795$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,053-7,317-8,678-14,1410-978

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182011
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
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

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?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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