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Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $41,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $39,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelA8ExplorerExplorer
TrimA8 LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,400 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $72,912 $31,044 $33,774
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600    
Convenience Package   1,995  
Navigation system   1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Rear air vents with automatic controls 558    
Convenience Package   1,696  
Navigation system   1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 600 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 558 3,392 2,418
Destination 825 815 815
Total Price $79,825 $38,085 $39,940
Total Invoice $74,295 $35,251 $37,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,929
Model Year201020102010
ModelA8ExplorerExplorer
TrimA8 LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$79,825$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features-6,5700-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,255$38,085$38,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$74,295$35,251$37,007
Adjustments for Features-6,1150-1,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,180$35,251$35,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$737

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020102010
ModelA8ExplorerExplorer
TrimA8 LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
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$50
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$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 air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$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$300
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,580$5,010$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,570$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1150-1,019

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010
ModelA8Explorer
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 Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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