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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: $41,390

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,521

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,310 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $49,579 $35,622 $40,191
Cold Weather Package 450    
All-weather floor mats 115 75 75
Cargo cover   130 130
Power liftgate   495 495
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Cold Weather Package 418    
All-weather floor mats 90 66 66
Cargo cover   114 114
Power liftgate   432 432
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 565 2,295 2,295
Options (change) 508 2,004 2,004
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $54,700 $41,390 $46,290
Total Invoice $50,912 $38,521 $43,090

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,043
Model Year200920152015
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$54,700$41,390$46,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,700$39,615$43,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,725
Total Invoice$50,912$38,521$43,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,652-2,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,912$36,869$40,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,475

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920152015
ModelA6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$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  
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
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$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$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 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,180$8,955$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,652-2,746

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
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
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Avant

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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