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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: $50,875

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $20,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120172017
ModelQ7Q7ExplorerExplorer
Trim4555LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,950 $60,800 $41,675 $53,235
Driver Assistance Package 2,400 2,400    
Premium Plus Package 4,000 4,000    
Vision Package 2,000 2,000    
Warm Weather Package 1,600 1,600    
Cold Weather Package 650 650    
Class IV trailer hitch 550 550    
Cargo net 150 150    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,845 1,845 1,995 1,995
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 125 125    
Running boards 1,200 1,200 595 595
Cargo cover 310 310 130 130
Cargo mat 195 195 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Adaptive cruise control     1,150  
Package 301A     2,000  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     570  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595  
All-weather floor mats     120 120
Driver Assistance Package 2,322 2,322    
Premium Plus Package 3,720 3,720    
Vision Package 1,860 1,860    
Warm Weather Package 1,488 1,488    
Cold Weather Package 606 606    
Class IV trailer hitch 511 511    
Cargo net 140 140    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,716 1,716 1,895 1,895
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 117 117    
Running boards 1,116 1,116 565 565
Cargo cover 298 298 124 124
Cargo mat 182 182 95 95
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Adaptive cruise control     1,094  
Package 301A     1,900  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     542  
Panoramic sunroof     1,515  
All-weather floor mats     114 114
Options (change) 15,600 15,600 8,255 2,940
Options (change) 14,612 14,612 7,844 2,793
Destination 1,095 1,095 945 945
Total Price $71,645 $77,495 $50,875 $57,120

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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: $15,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,041
Model Year2021202120172017
ModelQ7Q7ExplorerExplorer
Trim4555LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4335hp V6 H280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)558, 19558, 19390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-19255/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$71,645$77,495$50,875$57,120
Adjustments for Features-5,285-5,2850-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,360$72,210$50,875$53,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$0$2,405

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Features Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2021202120172017
ModelQ7Q7ExplorerExplorer
Trim4555LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100$1100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear$125$125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Curve control  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Hill descent control$250$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Turn assist$25$25  
Vehicle exit assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
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$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support  $0$0
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$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$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Predictive efficiency assist$0$0  
Road sign information$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$12,655$12,655$7,370$11,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,285$5,285$0$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,159-1,0710-3,669

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212017
ModelQ7Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in112.6 in
Length199.3 in198.3 in
Width77.6 in78.9 in
Height68.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,796 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.4 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.5 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q7 45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bose, 558W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested175057%
Total Not Requested134043%
Vision Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
Around view cameras300No
LED headlights500No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested85068%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q7 55

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bose, 558W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested175060%
Total Not Requested119040%
Vision Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
Around view cameras300No
LED headlights500No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested85068%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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