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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: $55,480

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $11,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162019
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSIPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $57,400 $59,500 $70,900 $54,165
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Prestige Package 4,200 4,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Cargo mat 185 185 185 100
All-weather floor mats 195 195 195 120
LED headlights     1,400  
Cold Weather Package 467 467 467  
Driver Assistance Package 2,371 2,371 2,371  
Prestige Package 3,906 3,906    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Cargo mat 172 172 172 95
All-weather floor mats 181 181 181 114
LED headlights     1,302  
Options (change) 8,205 8,205 5,405 220
Options (change) 7,633 7,633 5,029 209
Destination 925 925 925 1,095
Total Price $66,530 $68,630 $77,230 $55,480

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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: $14,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,724
Model Year2016201620162019
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSIPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6240hp V6 D450hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14?, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$66,530$68,630$77,230$55,480
Adjustments for Features00-425-3,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,530$68,630$76,805$51,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$10,275$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620162019
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSIPlatinum
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$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$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
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
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
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key   $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
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 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
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$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,320$11,320$11,745$15,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$425$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments00-396-88

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162019
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in112.6 in
Length194.2 in198.3 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height57.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,804 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested120056%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested125043%
Total Not Requested167557%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested120056%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested125043%
Total Not Requested167557%

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?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested120056%

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