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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: $53,990

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $11,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,603

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $58,700 $71,900 $52,970
Base Invoice $54,592 $66,868 $50,587
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Prestige Package 2,700    
Driver Assistance Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 75
Cold Weather Package 467 467  
Prestige Package 2,512    
Driver Assistance Package 1,860 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 186 186 71
Options (change) 5,975 3,275 75
Options (change) 5,561 3,049 71
Destination 975 975 945
Total Price $65,650 $76,150 $53,990
Total Invoice $61,128 $70,892 $51,603

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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: $15,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,745
Model Year201820182016
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine340hp V6450hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/35-20255/50-20
Total Price$65,650$76,150$53,990
Adjustments for Features-1750-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,475$76,150$50,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,675$0
Total Invoice$61,128$70,892$51,603
Adjustments for Features-1630-3,383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,965$70,892$48,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,927$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182016
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 $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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera$150 $150
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,105$10,930$14,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments-1630-3,383

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
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%

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