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Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,215

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $86,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,594

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $80,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelR8ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.2XLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $114,200 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $106,206 $29,479 $34,952
Premium Package 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650    
Navigation system 2,000 795 795
Package 202A   3,075  
Premium Package 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605    
Navigation system 1,860 676 676
Package 202A   2,614  
Options (change) 4,750 3,870 795
Options (change) 4,418 3,290 676
Destination 1,200 825 825
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $122,250 $36,215 $39,155
Total Invoice $113,924 $33,594 $36,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,207
Model Year200920112011
ModelR8ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.2XLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$122,250$36,215$39,155
Adjustments for Features0-945-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,250$35,270$36,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$113,924$33,594$36,453
Adjustments for Features0-877-2,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,924$32,717$34,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,399

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920112011
ModelR8ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.2XLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
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  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$5,285$6,230$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$945$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-2,337

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelR8Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length174.5 in197.1 in
Width75.0 in78.9 in
Height49.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
3.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.580.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested49057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested227571%
Total Not Requested95029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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