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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: $40,295

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,543

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerQ3
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $32,900
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $30,596
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 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
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 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) 9,305 7,105 6,420
Options (change) 8,129 6,259 5,972
Destination 815 815 975
Total Price $41,735 $43,470 $40,295
Total Invoice $38,263 $39,975 $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: $4,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,422
Model Year200920092018
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$41,735$43,470$40,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,735$41,970$37,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,263$39,975$37,543
Adjustments for Features0-1,379-2,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,263$38,596$34,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$333$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Model Year200920092018
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
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
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$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$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,365$7,865$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,379-2,702

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20092018
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested74075%
Total Not Requested25025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%

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