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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: $42,030

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $57,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,784

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $53,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelA8Explorer
TrimA8 LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $36,280
Base Invoice $78,120 $33,774
Executive Rear Seat Package 12,500  
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
Executive Rear Seat Package 11,626  
Premium Package 1,860  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
Options (change) 14,500 4,935
Options (change) 13,486 4,195
Destination 875 815
Total Price $99,375 $42,030
Total Invoice $92,481 $38,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,475
Model Year20112010
ModelA8Explorer
TrimA8 LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT8A5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/65-18
Total Price$99,375$42,030
Adjustments for Features-8,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,540$42,030
Total Invoice$92,481$38,784
Adjustments for Features-8,2220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,259$38,784

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
ModelA8Explorer
TrimA8 LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
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 
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $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 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,605$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2220

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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 Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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