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Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,585

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,126

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018
ModelExplorerExplorerQ3
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $32,900
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $30,596
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof 850 850  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Navigation Plus Package     2,100
Convenience Package     1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Universal garage door opener     295
AWD     2,100
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Navigation Plus Package     1,954
Convenience Package     1,256
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Universal garage door opener     274
AWD     1,952
Options (change) 6,480 4,775 6,420
Options (change) 5,601 4,152 5,972
Destination 735 735 975
Total Price $35,585 $36,625 $40,295
Total Invoice $33,126 $34,248 $37,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57
Model Year200720072018
ModelExplorerExplorerQ3
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/50-18
Total Price$35,585$36,625$40,295
Adjustments for Features00-4,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,585$36,625$35,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0
Total Invoice$33,126$34,248$37,543
Adjustments for Features00-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,126$34,248$33,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Model Year200720072018
ModelExplorerExplorerQ3
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,250$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,360

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20072018
ModelExplorerQ3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in102.5 in
Length193.4 in172.8 in
Width73.7 in72.1 in
Height72.8 in62.6 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,682 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in31.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested60061%
Total Not Requested39039%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%

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