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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: $47,620 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $56,755 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,693 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $53,439 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A8 | A8 | Explorer |
| Trim | A8 L | A8 L W12 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $84,700 | $133,500 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $78,772 | $124,157 | $35,268 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | 3,000 | |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 12,500 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | ||
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | ||
| Second-row buckets | 750 | ||
| Second-row high console | 100 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 11,626 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,860 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,209 | ||
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | ||
| Second-row buckets | 638 | ||
| Second-row high console | 85 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,696 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | ||
| Options (change) | 18,800 | 3,000 | 8,940 |
| Options (change) | 17,485 | 2,790 | 7,600 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $104,375 | $138,675 | $47,620 |
| Total Invoice | $97,132 | $129,122 | $43,693 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,930 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,018 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A8 | A8 | Explorer |
| Trim | A8 L | A8 L W12 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 372hp V8 | 500hp W12 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 265/40-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $104,375 | $138,675 | $47,620 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,825 | -8,100 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $98,550 | $130,575 | $47,620 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $32,025 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $97,132 | $129,122 | $43,693 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,421 | -7,542 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $91,711 | $121,580 | $43,693 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $29,869 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A8 | A8 | Explorer |
| Trim | A8 L | A8 L W12 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Refrigerated storage compartment | $250 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | $1500 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Active steering | $1000 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $15,645 | $17,920 | $9,820 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,825 | $8,100 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,421 | -7,542 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | 4,454 lb. | 4,558 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
| 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 warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12
| 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 warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 38% |
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