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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.2 AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,000 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $45,570 $31,044 $33,774
245/40YR18 1,180    
iPod integration 290    
Universal garage door opener 200    
Navigation system 1,600 1,995  
Premium Package 2,550    
Convenience Package   1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
245/40YR18 1,098    
iPod integration 225    
Universal garage door opener 185    
Navigation system 1,487 1,696  
Premium Package 2,372    
Convenience Package   1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 5,820 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 5,367 3,392 2,418
Destination 775 815 815
Total Price $55,595 $38,085 $39,940
Total Invoice $51,712 $35,251 $37,007

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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: $14,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,880
Model Year200820102010
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, 13190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$55,595$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features-2,7750-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,820$38,085$38,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$51,712$35,251$37,007
Adjustments for Features-2,5810-1,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,131$35,251$35,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$737

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820102010
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,785$5,010$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5810-1,019

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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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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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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