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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: $34,680

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $44,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $41,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelA8ExplorerExplorer
TrimA8 LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,400 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $72,912 $27,273 $30,178
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Options (change) 0 4,650 2,555
Options (change) 0 3,953 2,172
Destination 825 785 785
Total Price $79,225 $34,680 $35,735
Total Invoice $73,737 $32,011 $33,135

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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: $37,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,220
Model Year201020082008
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$79,225$34,680$35,735
Adjustments for Features-6,9900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,235$34,680$35,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$73,737$32,011$33,135
Adjustments for Features-6,5060-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,231$32,011$32,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020082008
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 
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
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
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 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
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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  
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$11,255$4,265$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,990$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5060-232

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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%

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