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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: $34,385

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,173

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,310 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $49,579 $27,518 $29,578
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 0 3,540 1,840
Options (change) 0 3,010 1,565
Destination 825 645 645
Total Price $54,135 $34,385 $35,000
Total Invoice $50,404 $31,173 $31,788

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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: $17,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,187
Model Year200920062006
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$54,135$34,385$35,000
Adjustments for Features-2,19500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,940$34,385$35,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$50,404$31,173$31,788
Adjustments for Features-2,04400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,360$31,173$31,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.0T 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
Sunshades, second row$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 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 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,920$3,725$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,04400

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 seat200No
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 Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

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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