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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: $47,205

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $77,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,313

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $72,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelA8 / S8Explorer
TrimA8 L W12Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $120,100 $37,535
Base Invoice $111,693 $34,952
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Package 302A   4,305
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   750
Second-row high console   100
Adaptive cruise control 1,953  
Package 302A   3,659
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Second-row buckets   638
Second-row high console   85
Options (change) 2,100 8,845
Options (change) 1,953 7,536
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $124,675 $47,205
Total Invoice $116,121 $43,313

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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: $74,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,725
Model Year20082011
ModelA8 / S8Explorer
TrimA8 L W12Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine450hp W12290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$124,675$47,205
Adjustments for Features-3,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,365$47,205
Total Invoice$116,121$43,313
Adjustments for Features-3,0830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,038$43,313

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelA8 / S8Explorer
TrimA8 L W12Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 lumbar adjuster, 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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,955$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0830

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelA8 / S8Explorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in112.6 in
Length204.4 in197.1 in
Width74.6 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 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
14.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.680.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested217555%
Total Not Requested180045%

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