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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: $51,740

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $11,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,845

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $11,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelQ7Explorer
Trim3.0T S LineSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,950 $43,100
Base Invoice $55,753 $40,191
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 1,150
Class IV trailer hitch 550  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 401A   4,300
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,004
Class IV trailer hitch 511  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 401A   3,752
Cargo cover   114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 2,650 7,745
Options (change) 2,465 6,759
Destination 875 895
Total Price $63,475 $51,740
Total Invoice $59,093 $47,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,633
Model Year20122015
ModelQ7Explorer
Trim3.0T S LineSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$63,475$51,740
Adjustments for Features-1,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,740$51,740
Total Invoice$59,093$47,845
Adjustments for Features-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,478$47,845

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Features Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
ModelQ7Explorer
Trim3.0T S LineSport
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,015$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6150

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
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.4,921 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested252580%
Total Not Requested62520%

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