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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: $46,965

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,211

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelQ7Explorer
Trim3.0T S LineLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,950 $37,535
Base Invoice $55,753 $34,952
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Class IV trailer hitch 550  
Package 302A   4,305
AWD   2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Adaptive cruise control 1,954  
Class IV trailer hitch 511  
Package 302A   3,659
AWD   1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 2,650 8,605
Options (change) 2,465 7,434
Destination 875 825
Total Price $63,475 $46,965
Total Invoice $59,093 $43,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,058
Model Year20122011
ModelQ7Explorer
Trim3.0T S LineLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$63,475$46,965
Adjustments for Features-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,590$46,965
Total Invoice$59,093$43,211
Adjustments for Features-8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,269$43,211

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Features Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelQ7Explorer
Trim3.0T S LineLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
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 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$9,240$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8240

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See a complete comparison of Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelQ7Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.2 in112.6 in
Length200.3 in197.1 in
Width78.1 in78.9 in
Height68.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,412 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room48.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.5 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested292574%
Total Not Requested105026%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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