Audi A6 Audi A6 2012 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2014

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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: $49,520

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $12,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,823

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $11,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelA6Explorer
Trim3.0TSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,900 $41,675
Base Invoice $46,408 $38,862
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Prestige Package 6,880  
Sport Package 1,000  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Package 401A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Driver Assistance Package 2,327  
Prestige Package 6,398  
Sport Package 930  
All-weather floor mats 131 66
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Package 401A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 10,995 6,950
Options (change) 10,229 6,066
Destination 875 895
Total Price $61,770 $49,520
Total Invoice $57,512 $45,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,684
Model Year20122014
ModelA6Explorer
Trim3.0TSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$61,770$49,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,770$48,445
Total Invoice$57,512$45,823
Adjustments for Features0-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,512$44,828

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
ModelA6Explorer
Trim3.0TSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
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
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
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,280$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-995

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,045 lb.4,921 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, power100Yes
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 plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested222547%
Total Not Requested249053%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested217568%
Total Not Requested102532%

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