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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: $41,300 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $58,775 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,912 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $55,221 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| 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 | $35,550 |
| Base Invoice | $78,772 | $124,157 | $32,901 |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 12,500 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | ||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 795 | ||
| Sunroof | 850 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | ||
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 11,626 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,860 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | ||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 676 | ||
| Sunroof | 723 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | ||
| Options (change) | 14,500 | 0 | 4,935 |
| Options (change) | 13,486 | 0 | 4,196 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 815 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $100,075 | $135,675 | $41,300 |
| Total Invoice | $93,133 | $126,332 | $37,912 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,910 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,971 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| 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 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 265/40-20 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $100,075 | $135,675 | $41,300 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,865 | -11,740 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $91,210 | $123,935 | $41,300 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $32,725 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $93,133 | $126,332 | $37,912 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,250 | -10,932 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $84,883 | $115,400 | $37,912 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $30,517 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| 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 | |
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| 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 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Refrigerated storage compartment | $250 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| 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 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| 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 recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $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-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| 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 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| White-letter tires | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $16,530 | $19,405 | $7,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,865 | $11,740 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,250 | -10,932 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | A8 | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,454 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.9 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.2 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 83.7 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 | No |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 200 | No |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | No |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | No |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | 250 | 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 |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 3275 | 81% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| 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 | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 690 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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