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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: $54,045

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,656

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.2 AvantPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $49,000 $52,970
Base Invoice $45,570 $50,587
Premium Package 2,550  
Technology Package 4,100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690  
Cold Weather Package 600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
245/40YR18 1,180  
iPod integration 290  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Lane departure warning 900  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Cargo cover   130
Premium Package 2,372  
Technology Package 3,813  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 641  
Cold Weather Package 557  
Upgraded leather upholstery 930  
245/40YR18 1,098  
iPod integration 225  
Adaptive cruise control 1,860  
Lane departure warning 838  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 466  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 13,810 130
Options (change) 12,800 124
Destination 775 945
Total Price $63,585 $54,045
Total Invoice $59,145 $51,656

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,466
Model Year20082016
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.2 AvantPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 13500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$63,585$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-7,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,585$46,745
Total Invoice$59,145$51,656
Adjustments for Features0-6,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,145$44,679

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.2 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
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
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 mat$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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $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
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,095$14,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,977

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
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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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 liftgate350Yes
Bose, 270W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Total Requested157577%
Total Not Requested47523%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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