Audi A6 Audi A6 2012 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2010

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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: $34,470

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $16,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,156

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $15,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelA6Explorer
Trim3.0TXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,900 $29,280
Base Invoice $46,408 $27,404
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
All-weather floor mats 131 64
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 615 4,375
Options (change) 574 3,937
Destination 875 815
Total Price $51,390 $34,470
Total Invoice $47,857 $32,156

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,013
Model Year20122010
ModelA6Explorer
Trim3.0TXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$51,390$34,470
Adjustments for Features-3,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,430$34,470
Total Invoice$47,857$32,156
Adjustments for Features-3,6880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,169$32,156

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122010
ModelA6Explorer
Trim3.0TXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$8,980$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6880

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122010
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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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