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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: $53,915

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $460

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,640

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelExplorerA4
TrimPlatinumA4 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,970 $37,300
Base Invoice $50,587 $34,690
Driver Assistance Package   1,800
Premium Plus Package   3,800
Prestige Package   4,800
Warm Weather Package   1,450
Sport Package   750
Cold Weather Package   500
AWD   2,100
Wood trim   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Driver Assistance Package   1,674
Premium Plus Package   3,534
Prestige Package   4,464
Warm Weather Package   1,350
Sport Package   698
Cold Weather Package   466
AWD   1,952
Wood trim   326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 0 16,125
Options (change) 0 15,000
Destination 945 950
Total Price $53,915 $54,375
Total Invoice $51,532 $50,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,646
Model Year20162017
ModelExplorerA4
TrimPlatinumA4 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$53,915$54,375
Adjustments for Features-2,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,260$54,375
Total Invoice$51,532$50,640
Adjustments for Features-2,5380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,994$50,640

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4

Model Year20162017
ModelExplorerA4
TrimPlatinumA4 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 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40 
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$14,610$11,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4

Model Year20162017
ModelExplorerA4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.0 in
Length198.3 in186.1 in
Width78.9 in72.5 in
Height70.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,626 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed plus topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested162550%
Total Not Requested162550%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
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
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested140047%
Total Not Requested156553%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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