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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: $44,990

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,413

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerA6 / S6
TrimLimitedA6 3.2 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,535 $49,000
Base Invoice $34,952 $45,570
Package 302A 4,305  
Cargo cover 135  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Package   2,550
Technology Package   4,100
245/40YR18   1,180
iPod integration   290
Adaptive cruise control   2,000
Package 302A 3,659  
Cargo cover 115  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Premium Package   2,372
Technology Package   3,813
245/40YR18   1,098
iPod integration   225
Adaptive cruise control   1,860
Options (change) 6,630 10,120
Options (change) 5,636 9,368
Destination 825 775
Total Price $44,990 $59,895
Total Invoice $41,413 $55,713

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,759
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerA6 / S6
TrimLimitedA6 3.2 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12270, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$44,990$59,895
Adjustments for Features-1,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,405$59,895
Total Invoice$41,413$55,713
Adjustments for Features-1,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,954$55,713

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerA6 / S6
TrimLimitedA6 3.2 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,955$7,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in111.9 in
Length197.1 in194.2 in
Width78.9 in73.1 in
Height70.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,168 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft333.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft333.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft358.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested222556%
Total Not Requested175044%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2 Avant

245/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40YR18 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Bose, 270W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested150073%
Total Not Requested55027%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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