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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: $58,655 Ford Explorer ST | ||
| Difference: $80,020 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2021 |
| Model | A8 | Explorer |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | ST |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $133,500 | $49,000 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | |
| Package 401A | 3,875 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | |
| Second-row buckets | 695 | |
| Second-row high console | 150 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | |
| Package 401A | 3,681 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,895 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | |
| Second-row buckets | 660 | |
| Second-row high console | 144 | |
| Options (change) | 3,000 | 8,410 |
| Options (change) | 2,790 | 7,990 |
| Destination | 875 | 1,245 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $138,675 | $58,655 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,550 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $116,656 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2021 |
| Model | A8 | Explorer |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | ST |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 500hp W12 | 400hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T10 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/21 MPG | 18/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/40-20 | 255/55-20 |
| Total Price | $138,675 | $58,655 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,470 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $135,205 | $58,655 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2021 |
| Model | A8 | Explorer |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | ST |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 10-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1500 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| 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 | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |
| 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 release, second row seats | $50 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $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 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active steering | $1000 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $17,130 | $13,660 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,470 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,231 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2021 |
| Model | A8 | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 119.1 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 198.8 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 69.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,773 lb. | 4,701 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 17.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 61.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 61.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.9 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.9 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 32.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.2 | 47.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 87.8 ft3 |
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 | Yes |
| 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 | 600 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST
| Second-row buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Power release, second row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 200 | No |
| Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2340 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 36% |
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