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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: $46,645

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $27,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,106

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7Explorer
TrimA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 PerformanceLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $69,700 $81,200 $113,900 $130,700 $38,200
Base Invoice $64,822 $75,516 $105,928 $121,552 $35,622
Heated second row seats 500 500 500 500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 200 75
Cargo net 140 140 140 140  
Package 302A / 303A         4,600
Adaptive cruise control         1,150
Cargo cover         130
Panoramic sunroof         1,595
Heated second row seats 467 467 467 467  
Driver Assistance Package 1,860 1,860 1,860 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 186 186 186 186 66
Cargo net 130 130 130 130  
Package 302A / 303A         4,013
Adaptive cruise control         1,004
Cargo cover         114
Panoramic sunroof         1,392
Options (change) 3,415 3,415 3,415 3,415 7,550
Options (change) 3,179 3,179 3,179 3,179 6,589
Destination 975 975 975 975 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 1,000 0
Total Price $74,090 $85,590 $119,290 $136,090 $46,645
Total Invoice $68,976 $79,670 $111,082 $126,706 $43,106

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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: $26,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,311
Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7Explorer
TrimA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 PerformanceLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine340hp V6450hp V8560hp V8605hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8S7S7S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19265/35-20275/30-21275/30-21255/50-20
Total Price$74,090$85,590$119,290$136,090$46,645
Adjustments for Features-600-3,075-4,600-8,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,490$82,515$114,690$127,790$46,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,025$41,200$54,300$0
Total Invoice$68,976$79,670$111,082$126,706$43,106
Adjustments for Features-559-2,862-4,283-7,7280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,417$76,808$106,799$118,978$43,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,391$38,382$50,561$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7Explorer
TrimA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 PerformanceLimited
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 
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 door closers  $300$300 
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$200 
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$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$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Safety key    $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
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 
Wide-view rear camera  $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$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 
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 spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $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 
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$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers, multi-mode   $1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,005$12,480$14,005$17,705$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$3,075$4,600$8,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-559-2,862-4,283-7,7280

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

Model Year20182015
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in112.6 in
Length196.2 in197.1 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height55.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.4,535 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?
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 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%

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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested277562%
Total Not Requested170038%

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