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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: $40,095

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,358

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $5,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerQ3
TrimLimitedPlatinum2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $53,940 $32,900
Base Invoice $40,196 $51,512 $30,596
Cargo cover 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Premium Plus Package     2,900
Navigation Plus Package     2,100
Wood trim     350
Universal garage door opener     295
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Cargo cover 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Premium Plus Package     2,698
Navigation Plus Package     1,954
Wood trim     325
Universal garage door opener     274
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 1,825 130 6,220
Options (change) 1,734 124 5,787
Destination 995 995 975
Total Price $44,910 $55,065 $40,095
Total Invoice $42,925 $52,631 $37,358

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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: $2,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,412
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerQ3
TrimLimitedPlatinum2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$44,910$55,065$40,095
Adjustments for Features-2,255-9,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,655$45,670$40,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$0
Total Invoice$42,925$52,631$37,358
Adjustments for Features-2,155-8,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,770$43,651$37,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,881$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Model Year201820182018
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 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $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
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
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 
Total Value of Features$8,360$15,500$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,255$9,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,155-8,9800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20182018
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
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%
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 hotspot50Yes
Total Requested82583%
Total Not Requested16517%

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