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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: $38,105

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,959

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerA4 / S4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $36,300
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $33,760
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
255/50R20 1,325    
Sunroof 850 850  
Prestige Package     9,100
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
255/50R20 1,127    
Sunroof 723 723  
Prestige Package     8,464
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     790
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 5,675 2,845 10,425
Options (change) 4,825 2,419 9,697
Destination 815 815 875
Total Price $38,105 $39,210 $47,600
Total Invoice $34,959 $36,135 $44,332

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,829
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerA4 / S4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6211hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/45-17
Total Price$38,105$39,210$47,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,105$37,460$43,325
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$0
Total Invoice$34,959$36,135$44,332
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-3,981
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,959$34,522$40,351
Cost Above Minimum$437$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerA4 / S4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$4,790$6,540$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-3,981

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20092011
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
245/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested224044%
Total Not Requested285056%

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