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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 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 A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $55,155 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $7,750 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,716 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $6,484 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2022 |
| Model | Explorer | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| Trim | Platinum | S4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $53,940 | $51,900 |
| Base Invoice | $51,512 | $48,787 |
| Cargo mat | 100 | 120 |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 195 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,600 | |
| Prestige Package | 4,700 | |
| Warm Weather Package | 700 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 595 | |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 112 |
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 184 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,384 | |
| Prestige Package | 4,419 | |
| Warm Weather Package | 659 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 560 | |
| Options (change) | 220 | 9,910 |
| Options (change) | 209 | 9,318 |
| Destination | 995 | 1,095 |
| Total Price | $55,155 | $62,905 |
| Total Invoice | $52,716 | $59,200 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,710 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,357 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2022 |
| Model | Explorer | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| Trim | Platinum | S4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 349hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 21/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 755, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $55,155 | $62,905 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,960 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,195 | $62,905 |
| Total Invoice | $52,716 | $59,200 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,873 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,843 | $59,200 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
| Model Year | 2018 | 2022 |
| Model | Explorer | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| Trim | Platinum | S4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware | $1100 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | $100 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | |
| Following distance indicator | $25 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Turn assist | $25 | |
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Alexa integration | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Traffic light information | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Predictive efficiency assist | $0 | |
| Road sign information | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $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 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $14,175 | $12,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,960 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,873 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
| Model Year | 2018 | 2022 |
| Model | Explorer | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 187.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,890 lb. | 3,847 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.7 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 | 12.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware | 950 | No |
| Road sign information | 75 | No |
| Turn assist | 25 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Predictive efficiency assist | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2375 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 2450 | 51% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Laminated front side windows | 200 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic light information | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 45% |
| Warm Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 29% |
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