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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,850

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $58,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,856

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $54,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelA8 / S8ExplorerExplorer
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $91,500 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $85,096 $27,273 $30,178
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875 375
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744 319
Options (change) 3,000 6,820 4,225
Options (change) 2,790 5,798 3,592
Destination 950 785 785
Total Price $95,450 $36,850 $37,405
Total Invoice $88,836 $33,856 $34,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,048
Model Year201720082008
ModelA8 / S8ExplorerExplorer
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine450hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$95,450$36,850$37,405
Adjustments for Features-12,8200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,630$36,850$37,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$305
Total Invoice$88,836$33,856$34,555
Adjustments for Features-11,9320-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,904$33,856$34,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$468

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720082008
ModelA8 / S8ExplorerExplorer
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Ski sack$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
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  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
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$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$19,710$6,890$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,820$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,9320-231

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
ModelA8 / S8Explorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in113.7 in
Length207.4 in193.4 in
Width76.7 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,465 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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