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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: $56,035

Ford Explorer ST   
Difference: $9,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0TST
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $58,700 $49,000
Prestige Package 2,700  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo mat 190 100
All-weather floor mats 200 120
Package 401A   3,875
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Prestige Package 2,512  
Cold Weather Package 467  
Driver Assistance Package 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo mat 178 95
All-weather floor mats 186 114
Package 401A   3,681
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 6,165 5,790
Options (change) 5,739 5,500
Destination 975 1,245
Total Price $65,840 $56,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,748
Model Year20182021
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0TST
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine340hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT8T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$65,840$56,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,840$54,480

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182021
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
TrimA6 3.0TST
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,820$12,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182021
ModelA6 / S6Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in119.1 in
Length194.2 in198.8 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height57.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,156 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.147.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.187.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested115056%
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 ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested287579%
Total Not Requested76521%

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