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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,035 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $76,590 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,567 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $71,651 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $120,100 | $38,100 | $41,675 |
| Base Invoice | $111,693 | $35,528 | $38,862 |
| Package 301A | 2,600 | ||
| Second-row high console | 100 | 100 | |
| Second-row buckets | 750 | 750 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Package 401A | 4,130 | ||
| Package 301A | 2,269 | ||
| Second-row high console | 87 | 87 | |
| Second-row buckets | 655 | 655 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,741 | 1,741 | |
| Package 401A | 3,604 | ||
| Options (change) | 0 | 7,040 | 8,570 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 6,144 | 7,479 |
| Destination | 825 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $122,625 | $46,035 | $51,140 |
| Total Invoice | $114,218 | $42,567 | $47,236 |
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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: $72,180 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,543 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 450hp W12 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 12 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-19 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $122,625 | $46,035 | $51,140 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,410 | 0 | -2,100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $118,215 | $46,035 | $49,040 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,005 |
| Total Invoice | $114,218 | $42,567 | $47,236 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,108 | 0 | -1,940 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $110,110 | $42,567 | $45,296 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,729 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | $1000 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $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 | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $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 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $14,655 | $10,245 | $12,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,410 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,108 | 0 | -1,940 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 204.4 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,400 lb. | 4,535 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.6 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.6 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.6 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 38% |
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