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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: $58,100

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $70,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelA8 / S8Explorer
TrimA8 L W12Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $120,100 $54,165
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,900  
Second-row buckets   695
Second-row high console   150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Adaptive cruise control 1,953  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,628  
Second-row buckets   660
Second-row high console   144
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 6,000 2,840
Options (change) 5,581 2,699
Destination 775 1,095
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $128,575 $58,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $116,126
Model Year20082019
ModelA8 / S8Explorer
TrimA8 L W12Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine450hp W12365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$128,575$58,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$128,575$55,480

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082019
ModelA8 / S8Explorer
TrimA8 L W12Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
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
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, 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 recliner, second row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,740$15,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-171

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082019
ModelA8 / S8Explorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in112.6 in
Length204.4 in198.3 in
Width74.6 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 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
14.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.681.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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