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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: $41,205

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $82,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,196

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $77,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelR8R8Explorer
Trim4.25.2Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $37,535
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $34,952
Convenience Package 2,100    
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
iPod integration 100 0  
Polished alloy wheels 500 500 595
Package 301A     2,250
Convenience Package 1,953    
Navigation system 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
iPod integration 93 0  
Polished alloy wheels 465 465 506
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 5,450 1,150 2,845
Options (change) 5,069 1,070 2,419
Destination 1,250 1,250 825
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $123,900 $154,400 $41,205
Total Invoice $115,525 $143,890 $38,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,791
Model Year201120112011
ModelR8R8Explorer
Trim4.25.2Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8525hp V10290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$123,900$154,400$41,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,900$153,400$37,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,500$0
Total Invoice$115,525$143,890$38,196
Adjustments for Features0-932-3,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,525$142,958$34,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,433$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112011
ModelR8R8Explorer
Trim4.25.2Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,595$5,595$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-3,462

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011
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

Convenience 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested82543%
Total Not Requested110057%

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