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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: $55,055

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $10,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,621

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $8,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,400 $71,900 $53,940
Base Invoice $46,872 $66,868 $51,512
20-inch Sport Package 2,300    
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Prestige Package 6,550    
Cold Weather Package 450 450  
LED headlights 1,400 1,400  
All-weather floor mats 150 150 120
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
20-inch Sport Package 2,140    
Driver Assistance Package 2,327 2,327  
Prestige Package 6,091    
Cold Weather Package 418 419  
LED headlights 1,302 1,302  
All-weather floor mats 139 139 114
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Options (change) 13,825 4,975 120
Options (change) 12,860 4,630 114
Destination 895 895 995
Total Price $65,120 $77,770 $55,055
Total Invoice $60,627 $72,393 $52,621

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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: $16,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,746
Model Year201320132018
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6420hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$65,120$77,770$55,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-6,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,120$75,745$49,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,625$0
Total Invoice$60,627$72,393$52,621
Adjustments for Features0-1,885-5,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,627$70,508$46,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,881$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132018
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals $75 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$9,170$11,195$15,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,885-5,740

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in112.6 in
Length193.9 in198.3 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height57.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
14.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.181.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

20-inch Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Polished alloy wheels350No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR20 tires400No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested300066%
Total Not Requested151534%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%

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