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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: $46,515

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,992

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,300

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,700 $58,700 $71,900 $38,200
Base Invoice $46,222 $54,592 $66,868 $35,622
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium Plus Package 2,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 75
Adaptive cruise control       1,150
Package 302A / 303A       4,600
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Cold Weather Package 467 467 467  
Driver Assistance Package 1,860 1,860 1,860  
Premium Plus Package 2,046      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 186 186 186 66
Adaptive cruise control       1,004
Package 302A / 303A       4,013
Panoramic sunroof       1,392
Options (change) 5,475 3,275 3,275 7,420
Options (change) 5,095 3,049 3,049 6,475
Destination 975 975 975 895
Total Price $56,150 $62,950 $76,150 $46,515
Total Invoice $52,292 $58,616 $70,892 $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: $11,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,195
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4340hp V6450hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionS7T8S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20255/50-20
Total Price$56,150$62,950$76,150$46,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-3,675-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,150$61,150$72,475$44,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$16,325$0
Total Invoice$52,292$58,616$70,892$42,992
Adjustments for Features0-1,676-3,421-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,292$56,940$67,471$41,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,648$15,179$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
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
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Safety key   $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$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 
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 
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 spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$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 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $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 
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 
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$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,680$9,480$11,355$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$3,675$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,676-3,421-1,895

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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.4,535 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 2.0T

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 warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights500No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

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 warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

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 warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested242554%
Total Not Requested205046%

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