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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: $36,120

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $130,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,272

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $121,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelR8R8ExplorerExplorer
TrimV10V10 PlusEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $162,900 $189,900 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $151,497 $176,607 $29,319 $32,901
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
All-weather floor mats 545 545 75 75
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Bright-finished fuel door     115  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535    
All-weather floor mats 507 507 64 64
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Bright-finished fuel door     99  
Options (change) 1,120 1,120 3,690 2,070
Options (change) 1,042 1,042 3,138 1,760
Destination 1,250 1,250 815 815
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0 0
Total Price $166,570 $193,570 $36,120 $38,435
Total Invoice $155,089 $180,199 $33,272 $35,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $123,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,514
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelR8R8ExplorerExplorer
TrimV10V10 PlusEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine540hp V10610hp V10210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionS7S7A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$166,570$193,570$36,120$38,435
Adjustments for Features-6,770-9,5450-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$159,800$184,025$36,120$36,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,225$0$665
Total Invoice$155,089$180,199$33,272$35,476
Adjustments for Features-6,303-8,8860-1,523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$148,786$171,313$33,272$33,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,527$0$681

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720092009
ModelR8R8ExplorerExplorer
TrimV10V10 PlusEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
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
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Ceramic brake rotors $4000  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels $250  
Carbon fiber engine cover $0  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100  
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
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  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Performance meter$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,610$15,385$5,840$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,770$9,545$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,303-8,8860-1,523

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
ModelR8Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.7 in
Length174.3 in193.4 in
Width76.4 in73.7 in
Height48.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 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
4.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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