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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: $54,120

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $5,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,727

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $3,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $53,310 $52,970
Base Invoice $49,579 $50,587
Sport Package 1,000  
Prestige Package 3,050  
Cold Weather Package 450  
Blind spot warning system 500  
All-weather floor mats 115 75
Cargo cover   130
Sport Package 930  
Prestige Package 2,837  
Cold Weather Package 418  
Blind spot warning system 466  
All-weather floor mats 90 71
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 5,115 205
Options (change) 4,741 195
Destination 825 945
Total Price $59,250 $54,120
Total Invoice $55,145 $51,727

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,709
Model Year20102016
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)255, 9500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$59,250$54,120
Adjustments for Features0-8,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,250$45,445
Total Invoice$55,145$51,727
Adjustments for Features0-8,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,145$43,436

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102016
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0T AvantPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,870$15,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,291

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102016
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.9 in112.6 in
Length194.2 in198.3 in
Width73.1 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,168 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.6 ft381.7 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Bose, 255W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested182564%
Total Not Requested102536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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