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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: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420062006
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $55,100 $57,500 $73,400 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $40,084 $51,244 $53,477 $68,262 $27,518 $29,578
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Side curtain airbags         560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group         350 350
Luxury Package         1,700  
Obstacle detection, rear         255 255
Sunroof         850 850
Navigation system         1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 467 467 467    
Side curtain airbags         476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group         298 298
Luxury Package         1,445  
Obstacle detection, rear         217 217
Sunroof         723 723
Navigation system         1,696 1,696
Options (change) 500 500 500 500 5,710 4,010
Options (change) 467 467 467 467 4,855 3,410
Destination 895 895 895 895 645 645
Total Price $44,495 $56,495 $58,895 $74,795 $36,555 $37,170
Total Invoice $41,446 $52,606 $54,839 $69,624 $33,018 $33,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,853
Model Year201420142014201420062006
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp I4310hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T8T8S7A5A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10630, 14290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$44,495$56,495$58,895$74,795$36,555$37,170
Adjustments for Features0-4,740-4,740-8,315-470-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,495$51,755$54,155$66,480$36,085$36,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,260$9,660$21,985$0$615
Total Invoice$41,446$52,606$54,839$69,624$33,018$33,633
Adjustments for Features0-4,414-4,414-7,740-425-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,446$48,192$50,425$61,884$32,593$33,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,746$8,979$20,438$0$615

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142014201420062006
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6ExplorerExplorer
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
5-speed automatic    $900$900
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Collision preparation system, rear   $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails    $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Running boards    $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200  
HD radio $50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive $15$15$15  
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Surround sound   $250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75  
Cornering lights   $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
All-terrain tires    $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
White-letter tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,255$8,995$8,995$12,570$4,725$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,740$4,740$8,315$470$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,414-4,414-7,740-425-425

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142006
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in113.7 in
Length193.9 in193.4 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height57.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,441 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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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