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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: $45,505

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,895

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
TrimLimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,855 $35,350
Base Invoice $35,268 $32,875
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 135  
Driver Assist Package   900
Prestige Package   9,200
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   300
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo cover 115  
Driver Assist Package   837
Prestige Package   8,556
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   279
Options (change) 6,825 12,975
Options (change) 5,802 12,069
Destination 825 825
Total Price $45,505 $49,150
Total Invoice $41,895 $45,769

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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: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,614
Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
TrimLimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6211hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$45,505$49,150
Adjustments for Features-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,615$49,150
Total Invoice$41,895$45,769
Adjustments for Features-1,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,155$45,769

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
TrimLimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,145$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in110.6 in
Length197.1 in185.2 in
Width78.9 in71.9 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.2 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 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft350.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested160038%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
245/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested342575%
Total Not Requested116525%

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