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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: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $46,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $44,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8ExplorerExplorer
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $82,500 $92,000 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $76,725 $85,560 $27,518 $29,578
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 0 0 5,710 4,010
Options (change) 0 0 4,855 3,410
Destination 975 975 645 645
Total Price $83,475 $92,975 $36,555 $37,170
Total Invoice $77,700 $86,535 $33,018 $33,633

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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: $36,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,178
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8ExplorerExplorer
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6450hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$83,475$92,975$36,555$37,170
Adjustments for Features-10,210-12,81000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,265$80,165$36,555$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,900$0$615
Total Invoice$77,700$86,535$33,018$33,633
Adjustments for Features-9,504-11,92300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,196$74,612$33,018$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,416$0$615

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8ExplorerExplorer
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power door closers$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$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$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200   
Wide-view front camera $150  
Wide-view rear camera $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Ski sack$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
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  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$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$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,285$17,885$5,075$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,210$12,810$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,504-11,92300

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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