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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: $46,265

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,767

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142013
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $55,100 $57,500 $73,400 $38,100
Base Invoice $51,244 $53,477 $68,262 $35,528
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Prestige Package 2,800 2,800    
All-weather floor mats 195 195 195 75
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Package 302A / 303A       5,600
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Prestige Package 2,604 2,604    
All-weather floor mats 181 181 181 66
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 467 467  
Package 302A / 303A       4,886
Panoramic sunroof       1,392
Options (change) 6,295 6,295 3,495 7,270
Options (change) 5,856 5,856 3,252 6,344
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $62,290 $64,690 $77,790 $46,265
Total Invoice $57,995 $60,228 $72,409 $42,767

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,667
Model Year2014201420142013
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$62,290$64,690$77,790$46,265
Adjustments for Features00-2,375-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,290$64,690$75,415$45,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$13,125$0
Total Invoice$57,995$60,228$72,409$42,767
Adjustments for Features00-2,211-439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,995$60,228$70,198$42,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,233$12,203$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420142013
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$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$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,505$9,505$11,880$9,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,375$475
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,211-439

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142013
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in112.6 in
Length193.9 in197.1 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height57.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,535 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 / S6 A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested287556%
Total Not Requested225044%

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