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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,300

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,183

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerA6
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $49,900
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $46,408
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 850 850  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Sunroof 723 723  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 131
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 4,195 2,745 615
Options (change) 3,658 2,426 574
Destination 735 735 875
Total Price $33,300 $34,595 $51,390
Total Invoice $31,183 $32,522 $47,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,807
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerA6
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-17
Total Price$33,300$34,595$51,390
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,300$34,345$49,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$31,183$32,522$47,857
Adjustments for Features0-235-1,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,183$32,287$45,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,104$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerA6
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,150$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-1,867

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorerA6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in114.7 in
Length193.4 in193.9 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height72.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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