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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: $54,095

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $31,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182021
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Explorer
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $82,500 $92,000 $52,730
Executive Package 2,000    
All-weather floor mats 225 225 120
Executive Plus Package   1,750  
Executive Package 1,860    
All-weather floor mats 209 209 114
Executive Plus Package   1,628  
Options (change) 2,225 1,975 120
Options (change) 2,069 1,837 114
Destination 975 975 1,245
Total Price $85,700 $94,950 $54,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,237
Model Year201820182021
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Explorer
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6450hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20265/40-20275/45-21
Total Price$85,700$94,950$54,095
Adjustments for Features-2,335-3,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,365$91,090$54,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,725$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182021
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Explorer
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power door closers$300$300 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$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$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, second row seats $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, second row seats $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$15,570$17,095$13,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$3,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,173-3,5930

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182021
ModelA8 / S8Explorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in119.1 in
Length207.4 in198.8 in
Width76.7 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,465 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.247.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.287.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
265/40HR20 tires400No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested165035%
Total Not Requested305065%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80031%
Total Not Requested177569%

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