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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $49,890 Ford Explorer Sport | ||
| Difference: $6,730 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,230 Ford Explorer Sport | ||
| Difference: $6,491 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | Explorer | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | Sport | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $43,100 | $47,600 |
| Base Invoice | $40,191 | $44,268 |
| Package 401A | 4,300 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Prestige Package | 6,250 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 1,400 | |
| Package 401A | 3,752 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,813 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 1,302 | |
| Options (change) | 5,895 | 8,125 |
| Options (change) | 5,144 | 7,558 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $49,890 | $56,620 |
| Total Invoice | $46,230 | $52,721 |
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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: $9,945 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,470 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | Explorer | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | Sport | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 18/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $49,890 | $56,620 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,215 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,675 | $56,620 |
| Total Invoice | $46,230 | $52,721 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,979 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,251 | $52,721 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | Explorer | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | Sport | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| 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 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| 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 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $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 | |
| 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 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,770 | $7,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,215 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,979 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | Explorer | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 185.1 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,921 lb. | 3,935 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 35.2 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 1165 | 37% |
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