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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,175

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition   
Difference: $1,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,418

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition   
Difference: $822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelExplorerA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimLimitedA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,855 $33,025 $49,610
Base Invoice $35,268 $30,713 $46,137
Cargo cover 135    
Navigation system 795 2,100 1,950
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
iPod integration   0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500
Convenience Package   2,100 2,125
S Line Package   1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Cargo cover 115    
Navigation system 676 1,953 1,813
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
iPod integration   0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link   466 466
Convenience Package   1,953 1,977
S Line Package   1,115  
Obstacle detection, rear     325
Options (change) 2,525 6,375 5,400
Options (change) 2,147 5,930 5,024
Destination 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $41,205 $40,175 $57,485
Total Invoice $38,240 $37,418 $53,636

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,289
Model Year201220082008
ModelExplorerA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimLimitedA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6200hp I4340hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$41,205$40,175$57,485
Adjustments for Features-2,2750-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,930$40,175$57,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,910
Total Invoice$38,240$37,418$53,636
Adjustments for Features-2,1110-373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,129$37,418$53,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,845

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year201220082008
ModelExplorerA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimLimitedA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,555$6,280$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1110-373

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length197.1 in180.6 in
Width78.9 in69.8 in
Height70.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested775119%
Total Not Requested-125-19%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested77544%
Total Not Requested100056%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested62545%
Total Not Requested75055%

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