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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: $55,285

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $21,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,840

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $18,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7Explorer
TrimA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 PerformancePlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $69,700 $81,200 $113,900 $130,700 $53,940
Base Invoice $64,822 $75,516 $105,928 $121,552 $51,512
Heated second row seats 500 500 500 500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Prestige Package 2,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 575  
Cargo mat 190 190 190 190 100
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 200 120
Wood trim, alternative type     1,300 1,300  
Cargo cover         130
Heated second row seats 467 467 467 467  
Driver Assistance Package 1,860 1,860 1,860 1,860  
Prestige Package 2,512        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 536  
Cargo mat 178 178 178 178 95
All-weather floor mats 186 186 186 186 114
Wood trim, alternative type     1,210 1,210  
Cargo cover         124
Options (change) 6,165 3,465 4,765 4,765 350
Options (change) 5,739 3,227 4,437 4,437 333
Destination 975 975 975 975 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 1,000 0
Total Price $76,840 $85,640 $120,640 $137,440 $55,285
Total Invoice $71,536 $79,718 $112,340 $127,964 $52,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,156
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7Explorer
TrimA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 PerformancePlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine340hp V6450hp V8560hp V8605hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8S7S7S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-19275/30-21275/30-21255/50-20
Total Price$76,840$85,640$120,640$137,440$55,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-2,850-6,550-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,840$84,415$117,790$130,890$51,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,575$40,950$54,050$0
Total Invoice$71,536$79,718$112,340$127,964$52,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,140-2,654-6,098-3,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,536$78,578$109,686$121,866$49,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,042$38,150$50,330$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7Explorer
TrimA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 PerformancePlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power door closers$300 $300$300 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Hill descent control    $250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Safety key    $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$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$150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0 $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails    $250
Second-row low console $100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100 
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support    $0
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 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 $350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power-stowing third row seats    $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim$300$300  $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers, multi-mode   $1000 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$10,605$11,830$13,455$17,155$14,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$2,850$6,550$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,140-2,654-6,098-3,460

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in112.6 in
Length196.2 in198.3 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height55.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 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
24.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.0 ft381.7 ft3

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

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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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

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 A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7

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 A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7 Performance

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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