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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: $50,140 Audi A3 / S3 S3 | |||
| Difference: $2,595 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,695 Audi A3 / S3 S3 | |||
| Difference: $3,683 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $45,950 | $53,940 | $41,100 |
| Base Invoice | $43,883 | $51,512 | $38,224 |
| Package 401A | 3,875 | ||
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | 115 |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 180 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | ||
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,400 | ||
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||
| Package 401A | 3,681 | ||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | 107 |
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 168 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | ||
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,302 | ||
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,790 | 220 | 8,145 |
| Options (change) | 5,500 | 209 | 7,576 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 895 |
| Total Price | $52,735 | $55,155 | $50,140 |
| Total Invoice | $50,378 | $52,716 | $46,695 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,795 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $488 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 23/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 500, 12 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $52,735 | $55,155 | $50,140 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,335 | -6,810 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,400 | $48,345 | $50,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $55 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $50,378 | $52,716 | $46,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,141 | -6,509 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,237 | $46,207 | $46,695 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $30 | $0 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $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 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $14,075 | $16,550 | $9,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,335 | $6,810 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,141 | -6,509 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,890 lb. | 3,462 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 36.5 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 | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.1 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 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 200 | No |
| Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 2015 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 60% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 36% |
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