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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,740

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,662

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720172017
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.2 AvantLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $44,308 $39,800 $50,839
Convenience Package 2,750    
Bose 270W 13 speakers 0    
Technology Package 4,000    
Cold Weather Package 550    
Polished alloy wheels 900 595  
Heated steering wheel 200    
Power liftgate 450    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 1,150  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather 1,275    
Cargo cover   130 130
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Convenience Package 2,503    
Bose 270W 13 speakers 0    
Technology Package 3,640    
Cold Weather Package 501    
Polished alloy wheels 819 565  
Heated steering wheel 182    
Power liftgate 410    
Adaptive cruise control 1,820 1,094  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather 1,160    
Cargo cover   124 124
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 12,125 4,120 130
Options (change) 11,035 3,917 124
Destination 720 945 945
Total Price $60,845 $46,740 $54,310
Total Invoice $56,063 $44,662 $51,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,043
Model Year200720172017
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.2 AvantLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 13390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$60,845$46,740$54,310
Adjustments for Features0-2,765-8,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,845$43,975$45,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,980
Total Invoice$56,063$44,662$51,908
Adjustments for Features0-2,642-7,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,063$42,020$43,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,903

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720172017
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.2 AvantLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
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 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$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$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
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 cluster hood, leather$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,155$9,920$15,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,642-7,985

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072017
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.9 in112.6 in
Length194.2 in198.3 in
Width73.1 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,168 lb.4,458 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 / S6 A6 3.2 Avant

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 Requested162586%
Total Not Requested27514%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested7513%
Total Not Requested50087%

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