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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: $37,135

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $62,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,352

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $58,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120072007
ModelA8ExplorerExplorer
TrimA8 LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $78,120 $26,790 $29,361
Executive Rear Seat Package 12,500    
Premium Package 2,000    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Third-row seat   845 375
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Executive Rear Seat Package 11,626    
Premium Package 1,860    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Third-row seat   718 319
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 14,500 8,030 5,855
Options (change) 13,486 6,827 4,979
Destination 875 735 735
Total Price $99,375 $37,135 $37,705
Total Invoice $92,481 $34,352 $35,075

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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: $52,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,107
Model Year201120072007
ModelA8ExplorerExplorer
TrimA8 LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$99,375$37,135$37,705
Adjustments for Features-9,69500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,680$37,135$37,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$92,481$34,352$35,075
Adjustments for Features-9,02200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,459$34,352$35,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$723

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120072007
ModelA8ExplorerExplorer
TrimA8 LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
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, power$225  
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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Refrigerated storage compartment$250  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
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  
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  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, second row seats$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
Power footrest, right rear seat$250  
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 recliner, second row seats$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$15,345$5,650$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,695$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,02200

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112007
ModelA8Explorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in113.7 in
Length207.4 in193.4 in
Width76.7 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 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
13.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
AC power outlet100No
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Heated second row seats200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested75019%
Total Not Requested327581%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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