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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: $40,450

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,686

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerQ3
TrimLimitedPlatinum2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $33,700
Base Invoice $39,442 $50,587 $31,342
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650    
Cargo cover 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Prestige Package     4,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Wood trim     350
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619    
Cargo cover 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Prestige Package     4,558
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Wood trim     325
Options (change) 2,375 130 5,825
Options (change) 2,258 124 5,419
Destination 945 945 925
Total Price $44,620 $54,045 $40,450
Total Invoice $42,645 $51,656 $37,686

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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: $1,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,484
Model Year201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerQ3
TrimLimitedPlatinum2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12465, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/40-19
Total Price$44,620$54,045$40,450
Adjustments for Features-2,590-8,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,030$45,065$40,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,035$0
Total Invoice$42,645$51,656$37,686
Adjustments for Features-2,475-8,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,170$43,073$37,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,903$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Model Year201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerQ3
TrimLimitedPlatinum2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,445$14,835$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$8,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,475-8,5830

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorerQ3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in102.5 in
Length198.3 in172.8 in
Width78.9 in72.1 in
Height70.0 in62.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested180055%
Total Not Requested146545%

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