| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $44,335 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $17,955 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,856 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $17,139 | ||||
|
|
||||
Calculate Payments |
||||
|
|
||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 |
| Trim | Limited | A6 3.0T | A6 3.0 TDI | S6 4.0 TFSI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,535 | $55,100 | $57,500 | $73,400 |
| Base Invoice | $34,952 | $51,244 | $53,477 | $68,262 |
| Package 302A | 4,305 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 195 | 195 | 195 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | |
| Prestige Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Package 302A | 3,659 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 181 | 181 | 181 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,604 | |
| Prestige Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 467 | 467 | 467 | |
| Options (change) | 5,975 | 6,295 | 6,295 | 3,495 |
| Options (change) | 5,079 | 5,856 | 5,856 | 3,252 |
| Destination | 825 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $44,335 | $62,290 | $64,690 | $77,790 |
| Total Invoice | $40,856 | $57,995 | $60,228 | $72,409 |
|
|
||||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Audi A6 / S6 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,180 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,417 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 |
| Trim | Limited | A6 3.0T | A6 3.0 TDI | S6 4.0 TFSI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 310hp V6 | 240hp V6 D | 420hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 255/40-19 |
| Total Price | $44,335 | $62,290 | $64,690 | $77,790 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -775 | -775 | -3,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,335 | $61,515 | $63,915 | $74,640 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,400 | $13,125 |
| Total Invoice | $40,856 | $57,995 | $60,228 | $72,409 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -722 | -722 | -2,932 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,856 | $57,273 | $59,506 | $69,477 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,233 | $12,204 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 |
| Trim | Limited | A6 3.0T | A6 3.0 TDI | S6 4.0 TFSI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $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 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $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 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,355 | $10,130 | $10,130 | $12,505 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $775 | $775 | $3,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -722 | -722 | -2,932 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | A6 / S6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 114.7 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 193.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,579 lb. | 3,727 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 89% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Interior lights, additional | 0 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 89% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Interior lights, additional | 0 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 89% |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.
