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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: $47,475

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $9,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,984

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $8,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
TrimSportS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $51,400
Base Invoice $38,027 $47,802
Package 402A 4,130  
All-weather floor mats 75 190
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Warm Weather Package   950
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   80
Package 402A 3,604  
All-weather floor mats 66 177
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Warm Weather Package   884
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   74
Options (change) 5,800 4,395
Options (change) 5,062 4,089
Destination 895 975
Total Price $47,475 $56,770
Total Invoice $43,984 $52,866

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,300
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
TrimSportS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$47,475$56,770
Adjustments for Features0-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,475$56,145
Total Invoice$43,984$52,866
Adjustments for Features0-582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,984$52,284

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
TrimSportS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,505$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-582

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.0 in
Length197.1 in186.1 in
Width78.9 in72.5 in
Height70.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,858 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.7 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested217568%
Total Not Requested102532%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested44032%

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