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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: $39,305

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,198

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerA6
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $49,900
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $46,408
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 131
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 6,875 5,185 615
Options (change) 6,064 4,627 574
Destination 815 815 875
Total Price $39,305 $41,550 $51,390
Total Invoice $36,198 $38,343 $47,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,668
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerA6
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$39,305$41,550$51,390
Adjustments for Features-10-1,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,295$39,840$51,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0
Total Invoice$36,198$38,343$47,857
Adjustments for Features-9-1,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,189$36,765$47,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$576$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerA6
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
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 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,315$8,015$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$1,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-1,5780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Model Year20092012
ModelExplorerA6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in114.7 in
Length193.4 in193.9 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height72.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,045 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

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, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%

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