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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: $35,480

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $86,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,898

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $80,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelR8R8ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.25.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 2,100   1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650    
iPod integration 100 0    
Polished alloy wheels 500 500    
Luxury Package     1,290  
255/50R20     1,325  
Audiophile Package     510  
Bright-finished fuel door     110 110
Satellite radio     195 195
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system 1,953   1,696 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605    
iPod integration 93 0    
Polished alloy wheels 465 465    
Luxury Package     1,097  
255/50R20     1,127  
Audiophile Package     433  
Bright-finished fuel door     73 73
Satellite radio     166 166
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Options (change) 3,350 1,150 5,720 2,300
Options (change) 3,116 1,070 4,843 1,935
Destination 1,250 1,250 785 785
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $121,800 $154,400 $35,750 $35,480
Total Invoice $113,572 $143,890 $32,901 $32,898

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,388
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelR8R8ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.25.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8525hp V10210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$121,800$154,400$35,750$35,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-520-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,800$152,610$35,230$34,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,810$520$0
Total Invoice$113,572$143,890$32,901$32,898
Adjustments for Features0-1,668-479-714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,572$142,222$32,422$32,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,650$238$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelR8R8ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.25.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,395$7,185$5,915$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$520$770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,668-479-714

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
ModelR8Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.7 in
Length174.5 in193.4 in
Width75.0 in73.7 in
Height49.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
3.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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