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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: $42,780

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $20,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120082008
ModelQ7ExplorerExplorer
Trim45Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,950 $29,245 $32,395
Navigation Plus Package 3,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Running boards 1,200    
All-weather floor mats 200 55 55
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 125    
Class IV trailer hitch 550    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,845    
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Third-row seat   875 375
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation Plus Package 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Running boards 1,116    
All-weather floor mats 186 47 47
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 117    
Class IV trailer hitch 511    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,716    
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Third-row seat   744 319
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Power-folding third row seats   420 421
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 7,495 13,295 9,600
Options (change) 6,972 11,520 8,382
Destination 1,095 785 785
Total Price $63,540 $43,325 $42,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi Q7 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,064
Model Year202120082008
ModelQ7ExplorerExplorer
Trim45Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$63,540$43,325$42,780
Adjustments for Features-6,19000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,350$43,325$42,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0

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Features Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120082008
ModelQ7ExplorerExplorer
Trim45Eddie 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  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
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  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
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
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$13,580$7,390$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,190$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-78600

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212008
ModelQ7Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in113.7 in
Length199.3 in193.4 in
Width77.6 in73.7 in
Height68.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,795 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.4 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.5 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q7 45

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%

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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
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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