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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,200

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $84,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,231

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $78,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelA8 / S8Explorer
TrimA8 L W12Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $120,100 $32,395
Base Invoice $111,693 $30,178
Sun and Sirius Package   560
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
Third-row seat   375
Navigation system   1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
Sun and Sirius Package   476
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
Third-row seat   319
Navigation system   1,696
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
Options (change) 0 5,020
Options (change) 0 4,268
Destination 775 785
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $122,575 $38,200
Total Invoice $114,168 $35,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,959
Model Year20082008
ModelA8 / S8Explorer
TrimA8 L W12Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine450hp W12210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/65-18
Total Price$122,575$38,200
Adjustments for Features-8,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,010$38,200
Total Invoice$114,168$35,231
Adjustments for Features-7,9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,190$35,231

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelA8 / S8Explorer
TrimA8 L W12Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,005$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9780

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelA8 / S8Explorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in113.7 in
Length204.4 in193.4 in
Width74.6 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.683.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

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