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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: $37,720

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $16,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,874

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $15,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,310 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $49,579 $29,479 $34,952
All-weather floor mats 115 75 75
Package 202A   3,075  
Cargo cover   135 135
Power liftgate   495 495
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
All-weather floor mats 90 64 64
Package 202A   2,614  
Cargo cover   115 115
Power liftgate   421 421
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 115 5,375 2,300
Options (change) 90 4,570 1,956
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $54,250 $37,720 $40,660
Total Invoice $50,494 $34,874 $37,733

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,814
Model Year200920112011
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 10?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$54,250$37,720$40,660
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,250$37,510$38,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$50,494$34,874$37,733
Adjustments for Features0-194-1,647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,494$34,680$36,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,406

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920112011
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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 net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$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$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  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $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  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$6,570$6,780$8,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-194-1,647

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.9 in112.6 in
Length194.2 in197.1 in
Width73.1 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,168 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested210065%
Total Not Requested112535%

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