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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: $41,845

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,985

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerQ3
TrimLimited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $32,900
Base Invoice $35,268 $30,596
Package 301A 2,250  
AWD 2,000 2,100
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Blind spot warning system 595  
Navigation Plus Package   2,100
Premium Plus Package   2,900
Universal garage door opener   295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Package 301A 1,913  
AWD 1,820 1,952
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Blind spot warning system 506  
Navigation Plus Package   1,954
Premium Plus Package   2,698
Universal garage door opener   274
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 6,575 7,970
Options (change) 5,710 7,414
Destination 825 975
Total Price $45,255 $41,845
Total Invoice $41,803 $38,985

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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: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,303
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerQ3
TrimLimited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$45,255$41,845
Adjustments for Features-1,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,615$41,845
Total Invoice$41,803$38,985
Adjustments for Features-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,288$38,985

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerQ3
TrimLimited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
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$7,970$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerQ3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in102.5 in
Length197.1 in172.8 in
Width78.9 in72.1 in
Height70.4 in62.6 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,682 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in31.1 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 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

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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