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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: $38,125

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $16,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,340

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $15,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,310 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $49,579 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
All-weather floor mats 115 75 75 75
Package 202A   2,250    
Cargo cover   135 135 135
Power liftgate   495 495 495
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
All-weather floor mats 90 66 66 66
Package 202A   1,963    
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Power liftgate   432 432 432
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 115 4,550 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 90 3,971 2,008 2,008
Destination 825 895 895 895
Total Price $54,250 $38,125 $41,295 $43,975
Total Invoice $50,494 $35,340 $38,431 $40,930

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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: $16,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,441
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 10?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$54,250$38,125$41,295$43,975
Adjustments for Features0-310-1,875-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,250$37,815$39,420$40,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,605$3,060
Total Invoice$50,494$35,340$38,431$40,930
Adjustments for Features0-287-1,745-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,494$35,053$36,686$38,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,633$2,992

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  $1700
FWD $0$0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$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$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog light, rear$100   
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,920$7,230$8,795$10,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$310$1,875$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-287-1,745-2,885

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
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.4,535 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
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested162561%
Total Not Requested105039%

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