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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: $13,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,315

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $47,600 $58,600 $67,600 $70,900
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $44,268 $54,498 $62,868 $65,938
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     2,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575 575
Wood trim         0  
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     2,418      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536 536
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 4,065 2,920 3,370 770 770 770
Options (change) 3,456 2,482 3,135 717 717 717
Destination 815 815 950 950 950 950
Total Price $38,160 $40,015 $51,920 $60,320 $69,320 $72,620
Total Invoice $35,315 $37,071 $48,353 $56,165 $64,535 $67,605

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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: $12,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,771
Model Year201020102017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6252hp I4333hp V6340hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA5A5S7T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$38,160$40,015$51,920$60,320$69,320$72,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-1,360-4,385-7,110-6,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,160$38,915$50,560$55,935$62,210$65,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$5,375$11,650$15,300
Total Invoice$35,315$37,071$48,353$56,165$64,535$67,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-1,267-4,083-6,619-6,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,315$36,052$47,086$52,082$57,916$61,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0$4,996$10,830$14,226

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201020102017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
7-speed automated manual  $1200  $1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power trunk closer    $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power    $225 
Sunshades, second row    $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$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$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Safety key$5$5    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
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$125$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$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Running boards$350$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound   $250$250$250
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
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$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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$0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,695$5,795$6,055$9,080$11,805$11,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$1,360$4,385$7,110$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-1,267-4,083-6,619-6,293

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20102017
ModelExplorerA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in114.6 in
Length193.4 in194.2 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height72.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,804 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?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 2.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port-75Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested66551%
Total Not Requested65049%

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