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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: $36,855

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,896

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $53,310
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $49,579
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
Sunroof 850 850  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 115
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
Sunroof 723 723  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 90
Options (change) 4,425 2,920 115
Options (change) 3,762 2,483 90
Destination 815 815 825
Total Price $36,855 $39,285 $54,250
Total Invoice $33,896 $36,199 $50,494

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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: $15,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,848
Model Year200920092010
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$36,855$39,285$54,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,855$37,535$52,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,896$36,199$50,494
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,896$34,586$48,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year200920092010
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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 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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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
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$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$4,565$6,315$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-1,750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20092010
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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