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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: $53,975

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $76,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152021
ModelR8R8R8R8Explorer
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetitionPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900 $52,730
Rearview camera 1,000        
Navigation system 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 650  
iPod integration 100 100 100 100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 900 900      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500 2,000 2,000  
Power front seats     2,000 2,000  
Rearview camera 930        
Navigation system 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 605  
iPod integration 93 93 93 93  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 837 837      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255 1,860 1,860  
Power front seats     1,860 1,860  
Options (change) 10,250 5,150 4,750 4,750 0
Options (change) 9,533 4,790 4,418 4,418 0
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,245
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700 0
Total Price $130,400 $163,300 $182,500 $207,600 $53,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120,576
Model Year20152015201520152021
ModelR8R8R8R8Explorer
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetitionPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19275/45-21
Total Price$130,400$163,300$182,500$207,600$53,975
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,925-6,275-10,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,400$162,350$177,575$201,325$43,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,950$47,175$70,925$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015201520152021
ModelR8R8R8R8Explorer
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetitionPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1500
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key    $250
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000$4000 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control    $250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire    $150
Terrain selector    $200
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rails    $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250$250 
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0$0 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100$100 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300$300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100$100 
Carbon fiber rear diffuser   $200 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound $250  $250
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100$100$100 
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$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power-stowing third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,360$6,310$10,285$11,635$16,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,925$6,275$10,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-4,588-5,842-251

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152021
ModelR8Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in119.1 in
Length175.0 in198.8 in
Width75.0 in78.9 in
Height49.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
3.547.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.587.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 Competition

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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