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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: $56,035

Ford Explorer ST   
Difference: $24,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152021
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
TrimS6 4.0 TFSIST
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $75,500 $49,000
Cold Weather Package 500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo mat 185 100
All-weather floor mats 195 120
Package 401A   3,875
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Cold Weather Package 467  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Cargo mat 172 95
All-weather floor mats 181 114
Package 401A   3,681
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 4,230 5,790
Options (change) 3,935 5,500
Destination 925 1,245
Total Price $80,655 $56,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,411
Model Year20152021
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
TrimS6 4.0 TFSIST
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8400hp V6
TransmissionS7T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/55-20
Total Price$80,655$56,035
Adjustments for Features0-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,655$55,380

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152021
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
TrimS6 4.0 TFSIST
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
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 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$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 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$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 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$12,745$13,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-79

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152021
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in119.1 in
Length193.9 in198.8 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height57.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,398 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.147.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.187.8 ft3

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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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested70037%
Total Not Requested120063%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested217560%
Total Not Requested146540%

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