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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: $39,475

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $84,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,769

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $78,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelR8R8R8Explorer
TrimV8V10V10 PlusLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $114,900 $151,200 $170,545 $37,855
Base Invoice $106,857 $140,616 $158,607 $35,268
Convenience Package 2,000      
Navigation system 2,100     795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
iPod integration 100 100 100  
Power front seats     2,000  
Convenience Package 1,860      
Navigation system 1,953     676
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
iPod integration 93 93 93  
Power front seats     1,860  
Options (change) 4,850 750 2,750 795
Options (change) 4,511 698 2,558 676
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 825
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $124,000 $156,200 $177,545 $39,475
Total Invoice $115,618 $145,564 $165,415 $36,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,535
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelR8R8R8Explorer
TrimV8V10V10 PlusLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$124,000$156,200$177,545$39,475
Adjustments for Features0-500-4,625-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,000$155,700$172,920$37,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,700$48,920$0
Total Invoice$115,618$145,564$165,415$36,769
Adjustments for Features0-466-4,309-1,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,618$145,098$161,106$35,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,480$45,488$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelR8R8R8Explorer
TrimV8V10V10 PlusLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000 
Curve control   $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$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
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$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$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0$0 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250 $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$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$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100$100 
Compass$0$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$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,420$5,920$10,045$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$4,625$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-4,309-1,686

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModelR8Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length175.0 in197.1 in
Width75.0 in78.9 in
Height49.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested54064%
Total Not Requested30036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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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