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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: $38,105

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,959

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerA6
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.2 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $46,870
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $43,280
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,800
255/50R20 1,325    
Sunroof 850 850  
Technology Package     3,800
Premium Package     2,500
Bose 270W 13 speakers     0
Polished alloy wheels     900
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,638
255/50R20 1,127    
Sunroof 723 723  
Technology Package     3,458
Premium Package     2,275
Bose 270W 13 speakers     0
Polished alloy wheels     819
Options (change) 5,675 2,845 9,000
Options (change) 4,825 2,419 8,190
Destination 815 815 720
Total Price $38,105 $39,210 $56,590
Total Invoice $34,959 $36,135 $52,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,689
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerA6
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.2 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7270, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/40-18
Total Price$38,105$39,210$56,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,105$37,710$53,610
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$34,959$36,135$52,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,382-2,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,959$34,753$49,442
Cost Above Minimum$206$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerA6
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.2 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-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
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 manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$3,515$5,015$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,382-2,748

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Model Year20092006
ModelExplorerA6
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.2 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115082%
Total Not Requested25018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65036%
Total Not Requested115064%

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