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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: $57,775

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $47,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,206

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $42,855

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelA8Explorer
TrimA8 LPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $53,940
Base Invoice $78,120 $51,512
Executive Rear Seat Package 12,500  
Premium Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Heated steering wheel 300  
LED headlights 1,400  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300  
Second-row high console   150
Second-row buckets   695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Executive Rear Seat Package 11,626  
Premium Package 1,860  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Heated steering wheel 279  
LED headlights 1,302  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209  
Second-row high console   144
Second-row buckets   660
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 20,500 2,840
Options (change) 19,066 2,699
Destination 875 995
Total Price $105,375 $57,775
Total Invoice $98,061 $55,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,123
Model Year20112018
ModelA8Explorer
TrimA8 LPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$105,375$57,775
Adjustments for Features0-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,375$57,495
Total Invoice$98,061$55,206
Adjustments for Features0-268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,061$54,938

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelA8Explorer
TrimA8 LPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 prevention, steering-based $200
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 recliner, second row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats $50
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-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$14,705$14,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-268

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelA8Explorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in112.6 in
Length207.4 in198.3 in
Width76.7 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,453 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.281.7 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 outlet100Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 Requested225056%
Total Not Requested177544%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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