Audi A6 Audi A6 2006 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2019

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Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,390

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $3,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelA6Explorer
Trim3.2 AvantPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $46,870 $54,165
Premium Package 2,500  
Bose 270W 13 speakers 0  
Technology Package 3,800  
Navigation system 1,800  
Cold Weather Package 400  
Power liftgate 450  
Heated steering wheel 200  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Cargo cover   130
Premium Package 2,275  
Bose 270W 13 speakers 0  
Technology Package 3,458  
Navigation system 1,638  
Cold Weather Package 364  
Power liftgate 410  
Heated steering wheel 182  
Adaptive cruise control 1,911  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 11,250 130
Options (change) 10,238 124
Destination 720 1,095
Total Price $58,840 $55,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,217
Model Year20062019
ModelA6Explorer
Trim3.2 AvantPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 13500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$58,840$55,390
Adjustments for Features0-9,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,840$46,375

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062019
ModelA6Explorer
Trim3.2 AvantPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,420$15,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-198

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062019
ModelA6Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.9 in112.6 in
Length194.2 in198.3 in
Width73.1 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.2 Avant

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested152585%
Total Not Requested27515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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