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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,035

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,875

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerA4 / S4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $35,350
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $32,875
Luxury Package 1,700    
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Heated front seats     450
Luxury Package 1,445    
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Heated front seats     419
Options (change) 3,190 1,490 925
Options (change) 2,712 1,267 862
Destination 645 645 825
Total Price $34,035 $34,650 $37,100
Total Invoice $30,875 $31,490 $34,562

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,974
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerA4 / S4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6211hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,035$34,650$37,100
Adjustments for Features00-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,035$34,650$36,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$30,875$31,490$34,562
Adjustments for Features00-713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,875$31,490$33,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerA4 / S4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,075$5,075$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$765
Value of Feature Adjustments00-713

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062010
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in110.6 in
Length193.4 in185.2 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height72.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft350.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

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