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Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,660

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,542

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $20,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelQ7ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0T S LineEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,950 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $55,753 $27,273 $30,178
Running boards 1,150    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
Luxury Package   1,290  
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Running boards 1,070    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
Luxury Package   1,097  
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 1,150 11,175 7,480
Options (change) 1,070 9,718 6,579
Destination 875 785 785
Total Price $61,975 $41,205 $40,660
Total Invoice $57,698 $37,776 $37,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,184
Model Year201220082008
ModelQ7ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0T S LineEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$61,975$41,205$40,660
Adjustments for Features-6,41500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,560$41,205$40,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0
Total Invoice$57,698$37,776$37,542
Adjustments for Features-5,97200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,726$37,776$37,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220082008
ModelQ7ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0T S LineEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$12,555$6,140$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,415$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,97200

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
ModelQ7Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.2 in113.7 in
Length200.3 in193.4 in
Width78.1 in73.7 in
Height68.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,412 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room48.6 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
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-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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