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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: $44,090

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,877

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
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
Blind spot warning system 500 595  
Prestige Package 3,050    
Sport Package 1,000    
Package 301A   2,600  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Cargo cover   130 130
Package 401A     4,300
Cold Weather Package 418    
All-weather floor mats 90 66 66
Blind spot warning system 466 519  
Prestige Package 2,837    
Sport Package 930    
Package 301A   2,269  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Cargo cover   114 114
Package 401A     3,752
Options (change) 5,115 4,995 6,100
Options (change) 4,741 4,360 5,324
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $59,250 $44,090 $50,095
Total Invoice $55,145 $40,877 $46,410

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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: $16,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,204
Model Year201020152015
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)255, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$59,250$44,090$50,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,010-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,250$43,080$47,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,305
Total Invoice$55,145$40,877$46,410
Adjustments for Features0-936-2,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,145$39,941$43,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,958

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020152015
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$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$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$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,720$8,730$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-936-2,511

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102015
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 wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 Requested115040%
Total Not Requested170060%
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?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested227572%
Total Not Requested87528%

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