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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: $36,975

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,375

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.2 AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,000 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $45,570 $27,518 $29,578
245/40YR18 1,180    
Navigation system 1,600 1,995 1,995
Premium Package 2,550    
Universal garage door opener 200    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
235/65R18   595  
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
245/40YR18 1,098    
Navigation system 1,487 1,696 1,696
Premium Package 2,372    
Universal garage door opener 185    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
235/65R18   506  
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 5,530 6,130 3,835
Options (change) 5,142 5,212 3,261
Destination 775 645 645
Total Price $55,305 $36,975 $36,995
Total Invoice $51,487 $33,375 $33,484

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,031
Model Year200820062006
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.2 AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 13290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$55,305$36,975$36,995
Adjustments for Features-3,31000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,995$36,975$36,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$51,487$33,375$33,484
Adjustments for Features-3,08100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,406$33,375$33,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.2 AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,335$3,025$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,08100

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See a complete comparison of Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.9 in113.7 in
Length194.2 in193.4 in
Width73.1 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,168 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.6 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2 Avant

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Bose, 270W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35017%
Total Not Requested170083%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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