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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerA4 / S4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $34,850
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $32,410
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995   2,500
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Premium Plus Package     4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696   2,326
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Premium Plus Package     3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 6,975
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 6,489
Destination 815 815 825
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $42,650
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $39,724

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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: $2,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,848
Model Year201020102009
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)190, 7190, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-17
Total Price$38,085$39,940$42,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,085$38,840$40,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$39,724
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,251$35,988$38,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201020102009
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,685$6,785$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-1,625

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20102009
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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
245/45HR17 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested125043%
Total Not Requested164057%

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