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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,890

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,230

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,944

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerA4
TrimSportA4 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $37,300
Base Invoice $40,191 $34,690
Package 401A 4,300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Plus Package   3,800
Sport Package   750
Warm Weather Package   1,450
Prestige Package   4,800
AWD   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Package 401A 3,752  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Premium Plus Package   3,534
Sport Package   698
Warm Weather Package   1,350
Prestige Package   4,464
AWD   1,952
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 5,895 13,475
Options (change) 5,144 12,534
Destination 895 950
Total Price $49,890 $51,725
Total Invoice $46,230 $48,174

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,353
Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerA4
TrimSportA4 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$49,890$51,725
Adjustments for Features0-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,890$51,090
Total Invoice$46,230$48,174
Adjustments for Features0-591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,230$47,583

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4

Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerA4
TrimSportA4 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr 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 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 
Around view cameras $500
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
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $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 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
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
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,395$11,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-591

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4

Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerA4
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.3,626 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 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested217569%
Total Not Requested97531%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140043%
Total Not Requested185057%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested125042%
Total Not Requested171558%

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