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Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,470

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $26,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,971

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $24,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7Explorer
TrimA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $65,900 $68,300 $82,500 $106,500 $37,535
Base Invoice $61,288 $63,520 $76,727 $99,047 $34,952
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
All-weather floor mats 195 195 195 195 75
Cargo net 130 130 130 130  
Package 302A         4,305
Panoramic sunroof         1,595
Cargo cover         135
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511  
All-weather floor mats 181 181 181 181 64
Cargo net 121 121 121 121  
Package 302A         3,659
Panoramic sunroof         1,356
Cargo cover         115
Options (change) 3,675 3,675 3,675 3,675 6,110
Options (change) 3,417 3,417 3,417 3,417 5,194
Destination 925 925 925 925 825
Total Price $70,500 $72,900 $87,100 $111,100 $44,470
Total Invoice $65,630 $67,862 $81,069 $103,389 $40,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,310
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7Explorer
TrimA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8560hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8S7T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10630, 14630, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-19255/40-19275/35-20255/50-20
Total Price$70,500$72,900$87,100$111,100$44,470
Adjustments for Features-375-375-4,500-4,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,125$72,525$82,600$106,600$44,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$12,475$36,475$0
Total Invoice$65,630$67,862$81,069$103,389$40,971
Adjustments for Features-349-349-4,188-4,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,281$67,513$76,881$99,201$40,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,232$11,600$33,920$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7Explorer
TrimA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote start    $150
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Safety key    $5
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
Second-row low console  $100$100 
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$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
USB port    $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 
Cornering lights  $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights  $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$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$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,930$9,930$14,055$14,055$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$375$4,500$4,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-349-349-4,188-4,1880

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in112.6 in
Length195.6 in197.1 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height55.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,201 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 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
24.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 A7 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested140087%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 A7 3.0 TDI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested140087%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 S7 4.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested140087%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested140087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested262566%
Total Not Requested135034%

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