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Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,850

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,338

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelA6Explorer
Trim3.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,900 $37,855
Base Invoice $46,408 $35,268
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Prestige Package 6,880  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Driver Assistance Package 2,327  
Prestige Package 6,398  
All-weather floor mats 131 64
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 9,995 6,170
Options (change) 9,299 5,245
Destination 875 825
Total Price $60,770 $44,850
Total Invoice $56,582 $41,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,428
Model Year20122012
ModelA6Explorer
Trim3.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$60,770$44,850
Adjustments for Features0-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,770$44,650
Total Invoice$56,582$41,338
Adjustments for Features0-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,582$41,154

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelA6Explorer
Trim3.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,880$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelA6Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in112.6 in
Length193.9 in197.1 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height57.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
14.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.180.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested252554%
Total Not Requested219046%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested160038%

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