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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: $44,335

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,856

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,600 $58,600 $67,600 $70,900 $37,535
Base Invoice $44,268 $54,498 $62,868 $65,938 $34,952
Premium Plus Package 4,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 195 195 195 195 75
Wood trim     0    
Package 302A         4,305
Panoramic sunroof         1,595
Premium Plus Package 3,720        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 181 181 181 181 64
Wood trim     0    
Package 302A         3,659
Panoramic sunroof         1,356
Options (change) 4,770 770 770 770 5,975
Options (change) 4,437 717 717 717 5,079
Destination 950 950 950 950 825
Total Price $53,320 $60,320 $69,320 $72,620 $44,335
Total Invoice $49,655 $56,165 $64,535 $67,605 $40,856

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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: $12,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,748
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4333hp V6340hp V6450hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionS7T8T8S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20255/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$53,320$60,320$69,320$72,620$44,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-4,525-4,175-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,320$58,520$64,795$68,445$41,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$11,475$15,125$0
Total Invoice$49,655$56,165$64,535$67,605$40,856
Adjustments for Features0-1,676-4,213-3,887-2,949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,655$54,489$60,322$63,718$37,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,834$10,667$14,063$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer  $350  
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote start    $150
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Sunshades, second row  $125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Safety key    $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights  $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,605$8,405$11,130$10,780$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$4,525$4,175$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,676-4,213-3,887-2,949

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172011
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in112.6 in
Length194.2 in197.1 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height57.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.4,579 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 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
USB port-75Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested145050%
Total Not Requested144050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested162541%
Total Not Requested235059%

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