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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,515 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $9,855 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,992 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $9,501 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | Explorer |
| Trim | A6 2.0T | A6 3.0T | A6 3.0T Competition | S6 4.0 TFSI | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $47,600 | $58,600 | $67,600 | $70,900 | $38,200 |
| Base Invoice | $44,268 | $54,498 | $62,868 | $65,938 | $35,622 |
| Premium Plus Package | 4,000 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 195 | 195 | 195 | 195 | 75 |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,150 | ||||
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,600 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,720 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 467 | 467 | 467 | 467 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | 2,372 | 2,371 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | 536 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 181 | 181 | 181 | 181 | 66 |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,004 | ||||
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,013 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,820 | 3,820 | 3,820 | 3,820 | 7,420 |
| Options (change) | 7,275 | 3,555 | 3,556 | 3,555 | 6,475 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 895 |
| Total Price | $56,370 | $63,370 | $72,370 | $75,670 | $46,515 |
| Total Invoice | $52,493 | $59,003 | $67,374 | $70,443 | $42,992 |
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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: $12,055 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,534 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | Explorer |
| Trim | A6 2.0T | A6 3.0T | A6 3.0T Competition | S6 4.0 TFSI | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 252hp I4 | 333hp V6 | 340hp V6 | 450hp V8 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | S7 | T8 | T8 | S7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/40-19 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $56,370 | $63,370 | $72,370 | $75,670 | $46,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,800 | -4,525 | -4,175 | -2,200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,370 | $61,570 | $67,845 | $71,495 | $44,315 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,200 | $11,475 | $15,125 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $52,493 | $59,003 | $67,374 | $70,443 | $42,992 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,676 | -4,213 | -3,887 | -2,033 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,493 | $57,327 | $63,161 | $66,556 | $40,959 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,834 | $10,668 | $14,063 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | Explorer |
| Trim | A6 2.0T | A6 3.0T | A6 3.0T Competition | S6 4.0 TFSI | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $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 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $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 | $7,730 | $9,530 | $12,255 | $11,905 | $9,930 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,800 | $4,525 | $4,175 | $2,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,676 | -4,213 | -3,887 | -2,033 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | A6 / S6 | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 194.2 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,804 lb. | 4,535 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.1 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.1 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.1 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 2.0T
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| USB port | -75 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1340 | 46% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 63% |
Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 63% |
Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Competition
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 63% |
Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 63% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2425 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 2050 | 46% |
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