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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: $39,725

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $570

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,518

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerQ3
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $32,900
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $30,596
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Cargo cover 90 90  
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,100
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Navigation Plus Package     2,100
Convenience Package     1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Universal garage door opener     295
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Cargo cover 77 77  
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,952
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Navigation Plus Package     1,954
Convenience Package     1,256
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Universal garage door opener     274
Options (change) 9,695 6,910 6,420
Options (change) 8,460 6,094 5,972
Destination 785 785 975
Total Price $39,725 $40,090 $40,295
Total Invoice $36,518 $37,057 $37,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,621
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerQ3
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$39,725$40,090$40,295
Adjustments for Features00-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,725$40,090$37,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,518$37,057$37,543
Adjustments for Features00-2,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,518$37,057$34,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerQ3
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
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
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,415$6,415$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,646

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20082018
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 Weight4,706 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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70071%
Total Not Requested29029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%

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