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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $165

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,309

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $1,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
TrimPlatinumS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $49,200
Base Invoice $51,512 $45,756
Technology Package   2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Technology Package   2,138
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
7-speed automated manual   930
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Options (change) 0 4,975
Options (change) 0 4,628
Destination 995 925
Total Price $54,935 $55,100
Total Invoice $52,507 $51,309

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,638
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
TrimPlatinumS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$54,935$55,100
Adjustments for Features-9,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,690$55,100
Total Invoice$52,507$51,309
Adjustments for Features-8,8360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,671$51,309

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
TrimPlatinumS4 3.0T
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 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$16,475$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,8360

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.6 in
Length198.3 in185.1 in
Width78.9 in71.9 in
Height70.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested51523%

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