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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: $13,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,315

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $49,700 $58,700 $71,900
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $46,222 $54,592 $66,868
Convenience Package 1,995        
Navigation system 1,995        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 200 200 200
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Convenience Package 1,696        
Navigation system 1,696        
All-weather floor mats 64 64 186 186 186
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Options (change) 4,065 2,920 775 775 775
Options (change) 3,456 2,482 722 722 722
Destination 815 815 975 975 975
Total Price $38,160 $40,015 $51,450 $60,450 $73,650
Total Invoice $35,315 $37,071 $47,919 $56,289 $68,565

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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: $11,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,104
Model Year20102010201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6252hp I4340hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA5A5S7T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$38,160$40,015$51,450$60,450$73,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-1,610-4,985-6,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,160$38,915$49,840$55,465$66,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$5,625$16,950
Total Invoice$35,315$37,071$47,919$56,289$68,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-1,500-4,642-6,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,315$36,052$46,419$51,647$62,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0$5,228$15,760

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20102010201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
7-speed automated manual  $1200 $1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0  
AWD   $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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key$5$5   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding third row seats$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,695$5,795$6,305$9,680$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$1,610$4,985$6,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-1,500-4,642-6,386

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20102018
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%

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