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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: $31,935

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,678

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $42,200 $50,400 $71,900
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $39,246 $46,872 $66,868
Luxury Package 1,290        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 150 150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Luxury Package 1,097        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
All-weather floor mats 47 47 139 139 139
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443
Options (change) 1,905 615 625 625 625
Options (change) 1,620 523 582 582 582
Destination 785 785 895 895 895
Total Price $31,935 $33,795 $43,720 $51,920 $73,420
Total Invoice $29,678 $31,486 $40,723 $48,349 $68,345

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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: $11,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,938
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6211hp I4310hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionA5A5CVT-8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 10?, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-17225/55-17255/40-19
Total Price$31,935$33,795$43,720$51,920$73,420
Adjustments for Features0-700-115-2,365-8,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,935$33,095$43,605$49,555$65,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$0$5,950$21,560
Total Invoice$29,678$31,486$40,723$48,349$68,345
Adjustments for Features0-652-107-2,202-7,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,678$30,834$40,616$46,147$60,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,156$0$5,531$20,045

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive    $15
Navigation system    $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,990$4,405$6,655$12,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$115$2,365$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-652-107-2,202-7,684

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20082013
ModelExplorerA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in114.7 in
Length193.4 in193.9 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height72.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,727 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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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