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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: $34,735 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $16,715 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $15,861 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A6 2.0T | A6 3.0T | S6 4.0 TFSI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,245 | $32,395 | $49,700 | $58,700 | $71,900 |
| Base Invoice | $27,273 | $30,178 | $46,222 | $54,592 | $66,868 |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |||
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |||
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 251 | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | 47 | 47 | 186 | 186 | 186 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,705 | 2,610 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Options (change) | 4,000 | 2,219 | 722 | 722 | 722 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $34,735 | $35,790 | $51,450 | $60,450 | $73,650 |
| Total Invoice | $32,058 | $33,182 | $47,919 | $56,289 | $68,565 |
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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: $14,410 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,714 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A6 2.0T | A6 3.0T | S6 4.0 TFSI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 252hp I4 | 340hp V6 | 450hp V8 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | S7 | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | ?, 10 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $34,735 | $35,790 | $51,450 | $60,450 | $73,650 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -2,305 | -5,680 | -7,555 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,735 | $35,540 | $49,145 | $54,770 | $66,095 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $805 | $0 | $5,625 | $16,950 |
| Total Invoice | $32,058 | $33,182 | $47,919 | $56,289 | $68,565 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -232 | -2,147 | -5,289 | -7,033 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,058 | $32,950 | $45,772 | $51,000 | $61,532 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $892 | $0 | $5,228 | $15,760 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A6 2.0T | A6 3.0T | S6 4.0 TFSI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 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 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | $125 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $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 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,240 | $4,490 | $6,545 | $9,920 | $11,795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $2,305 | $5,680 | $7,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -232 | -2,147 | -5,289 | -7,033 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| 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 |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 10% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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