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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,530

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,884

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $53,310
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $49,579
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 115
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 90
Options (change) 4,500 2,700 115
Options (change) 3,826 2,296 90
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $34,530 $35,880 $54,300
Total Invoice $31,884 $33,259 $50,544

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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: $17,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,640
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7160, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-17
Total Price$34,530$35,880$54,300
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,530$35,380$52,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,884$33,259$50,544
Adjustments for Features0-463-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,884$32,796$48,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,965$4,465$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-2,020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorerA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in111.9 in
Length193.4 in194.2 in
Width73.7 in73.1 in
Height72.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,168 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.9 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 ft333.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft333.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft358.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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