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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: $39,305

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,198

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelA6ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,900 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $46,408 $29,319 $32,901
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
AWD   2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
All-weather floor mats 131 64 64
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
AWD   2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 615 6,875 5,185
Options (change) 574 6,064 4,627
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $51,390 $39,305 $41,550
Total Invoice $47,857 $36,198 $38,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,668
Model Year201220092009
ModelA6ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$51,390$39,305$41,550
Adjustments for Features0-10-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,390$39,295$39,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$545
Total Invoice$47,857$36,198$38,343
Adjustments for Features0-9-1,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,857$36,189$36,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$576

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220092009
ModelA6ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,305$6,315$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9-1,578

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
ModelA6Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in113.7 in
Length193.9 in193.4 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height57.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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