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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: $38,160

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,315

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $44,800 $56,300 $58,700 $75,500
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $41,664 $52,360 $54,592 $70,217
Convenience Package 1,995          
Navigation system 1,995          
All-weather floor mats 75 75 195 195 195 195
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845        
Navigation Plus Package     2,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Convenience Package 1,696          
Navigation system 1,696          
All-weather floor mats 64 64 181 181 181 181
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418        
Navigation Plus Package     2,045      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511 511
Options (change) 4,065 2,920 2,945 745 745 745
Options (change) 3,456 2,482 2,737 692 692 692
Destination 815 815 925 925 925 925
Total Price $38,160 $40,015 $48,670 $57,970 $60,370 $77,170
Total Invoice $35,315 $37,071 $45,326 $53,977 $56,209 $71,834

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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: $10,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,839
Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6220hp I4310hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8
TransmissionA5A5CVT-8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$38,160$40,015$48,670$57,970$60,370$77,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-185-3,585-3,585-7,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,160$38,915$48,485$54,385$56,785$69,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$5,900$8,300$20,950
Total Invoice$35,315$37,071$45,326$53,977$56,209$71,834
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-172-3,338-3,338-7,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,315$36,052$45,154$50,639$52,871$64,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0$5,485$7,717$19,480

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0   
AWD   $1700$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$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Safety key$5$5    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150    
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Rear HVAC unit $400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Running boards$350$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600     
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000    
Wood trim  $300$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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,970$6,070$5,155$8,555$8,555$12,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$185$3,585$3,585$7,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-172-3,338-3,338-7,200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20102015
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 2.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested74062%
Total Not Requested45038%

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