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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,555 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $12,570 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $12,736 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A6 2.0T | A6 3.0T | A6 3.0T Competition | S6 4.0 TFSI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,200 | $32,515 | $47,600 | $58,600 | $67,600 | $70,900 |
| Base Invoice | $27,518 | $29,578 | $44,268 | $54,498 | $62,868 | $65,938 |
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | |||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | |||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | ||||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | 536 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 5,710 | 4,010 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 |
| Options (change) | 4,855 | 3,410 | 536 | 536 | 536 | 536 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $36,555 | $37,170 | $49,125 | $60,125 | $69,125 | $72,425 |
| Total Invoice | $33,018 | $33,633 | $45,754 | $55,984 | $64,354 | $67,424 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,515 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,753 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A6 2.0T | A6 3.0T | A6 3.0T Competition | S6 4.0 TFSI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 252hp I4 | 333hp V6 | 340hp V6 | 450hp V8 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | S7 | T8 | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 290, 7 | 290, 7 | ?, 10 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/40-19 |
| Total Price | $36,555 | $37,170 | $49,125 | $60,125 | $69,125 | $72,425 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,055 | -5,370 | -7,870 | -7,420 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,555 | $37,170 | $48,070 | $54,755 | $61,255 | $65,005 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 | $6,685 | $13,185 | $16,935 |
| Total Invoice | $33,018 | $33,633 | $45,754 | $55,984 | $64,354 | $67,424 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -983 | -5,000 | -7,327 | -6,908 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,018 | $33,633 | $44,771 | $50,984 | $57,027 | $60,516 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 | $6,213 | $12,256 | $15,745 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A6 2.0T | A6 3.0T | A6 3.0T Competition | S6 4.0 TFSI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,475 | $4,475 | $5,530 | $9,845 | $12,345 | $11,895 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $1,055 | $5,370 | $7,870 | $7,420 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -983 | -5,000 | -7,327 | -6,908 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | A6 / S6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 114.6 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 194.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 3,804 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 32% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
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