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Audi A8 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 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,290 Ford Explorer Sport | ||
| Difference: $51,385 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,240 Ford Explorer Sport | ||
| Difference: $48,240 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 | Explorer |
| Trim | A8 L | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $84,000 | $41,675 |
| Base Invoice | $78,120 | $38,862 |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 12,500 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | |
| Package 401A | 4,130 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,150 | |
| Second-row high console | 100 | |
| Second-row buckets | 750 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 11,626 | |
| Premium Package | 1,860 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,209 | |
| Package 401A | 3,604 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,004 | |
| Second-row high console | 87 | |
| Second-row buckets | 655 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,741 | |
| Options (change) | 18,800 | 9,720 |
| Options (change) | 17,485 | 8,483 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 |
| Total Price | $103,675 | $52,290 |
| Total Invoice | $96,480 | $48,240 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,535 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,727 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 | Explorer |
| Trim | A8 L | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 372hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/27 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $103,675 | $52,290 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,850 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $98,825 | $52,290 |
| Total Invoice | $96,480 | $48,240 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,513 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $91,967 | $48,240 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 | Explorer |
| Trim | A8 L | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | $250 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| 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 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| 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 lumbar adjuster, 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 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |
| 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 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $15,645 | $10,795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,850 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,513 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,453 lb. | 4,921 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 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 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.9 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 | 13.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.2 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L
| Executive Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 200 | No |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | No |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | Yes |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | 250 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | 100 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1975 | 49% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 30% |
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