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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: $41,565

Audi Q3 45   
Difference: $4,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
ModelExplorerQ3
TrimLimited45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $34,700
Package 302A 4,305  
AWD 2,000  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation Plus Package   2,100
Premium Plus Package   2,900
Universal garage door opener   295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Package 302A 3,659  
AWD 1,820  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Navigation Plus Package   1,954
Premium Plus Package   2,698
Universal garage door opener   274
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 8,035 5,870
Options (change) 6,950 5,462
Destination 825 995
Total Price $46,395 $41,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,539
Model Year20112020
ModelExplorerQ3
TrimLimited45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$46,395$41,565
Adjustments for Features-2,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,430$41,565

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20112020
ModelExplorerQ3
TrimLimited45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$9,470$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20112020
ModelExplorerQ3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.5 in
Length197.1 in176.6 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in64.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,905 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.1 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft348.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested197550%
Total Not Requested200050%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 45

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested21522%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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