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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: $43,330

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,047

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $53,310 $37,855
Base Invoice $49,579 $35,268
All-weather floor mats 115 75
Blind spot warning system 500 595
Prestige Package 3,050  
Sport Package 1,000  
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
All-weather floor mats 90 64
Blind spot warning system 466 506
Prestige Package 2,837  
Sport Package 930  
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 4,665 4,650
Options (change) 4,323 3,954
Destination 825 825
Total Price $58,800 $43,330
Total Invoice $54,727 $40,047

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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: $16,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,452
Model Year20102012
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)255, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$58,800$43,330
Adjustments for Features0-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,800$42,495
Total Invoice$54,727$40,047
Adjustments for Features0-772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,727$39,275

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,420$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-772

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See a complete comparison of Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
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.4,558 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Avant

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Bose, 255W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested105037%
Total Not Requested180063%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%

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