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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: $2,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelExplorerExplorerA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $33,800 $48,100
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $31,434 $44,734
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Prestige Package     5,300  
Navigation Plus Package       3,050
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     467 467
Prestige Package     4,927  
Navigation Plus Package       2,837
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 5,800 3,550
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 5,394 3,304
Destination 815 815 895 895
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $40,495 $52,545
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $37,723 $48,933

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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: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,662
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelExplorerExplorerA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA5A5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$38,085$39,940$40,495$52,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-870-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,085$38,840$39,625$50,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$11,250
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$37,723$48,933
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-810-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,251$35,988$36,913$47,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0$10,465

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2010201020142014
ModelExplorerExplorerA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
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$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250 
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,645$5,745$5,515$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$870$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-810-1,555

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20102014
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.6 in
Length193.4 in185.1 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height72.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 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 in37.5 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 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.4 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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Body kit0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Headlight washers50No
Special exterior trim0No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested199039%
Total Not Requested315061%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested101569%
Total Not Requested45031%

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