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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: $54,095

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $115,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172021
ModelR8R8Explorer
TrimV10V10 PlusPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $162,900 $189,900 $52,730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 545 545 120
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000    
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535  
All-weather floor mats 507 507 114
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790    
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   4,650  
Options (change) 4,120 6,120 120
Options (change) 3,832 5,692 114
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,245
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0
Total Price $169,570 $198,570 $54,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $156,654
Model Year201720172021
ModelR8R8Explorer
TrimV10V10 PlusPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine540hp V10610hp V10365hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19275/45-21
Total Price$169,570$198,570$54,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$169,570$194,295$48,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,725$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172021
ModelR8R8Explorer
TrimV10V10 PlusPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$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
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
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 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door$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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Performance meter$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$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  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,525$13,800$14,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,980-134

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172021
ModelR8Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in119.1 in
Length174.3 in198.8 in
Width76.4 in78.9 in
Height48.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 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
4.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.047.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested60027%

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