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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,505

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,895

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerA6
TrimLimited3.2 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,855 $46,870
Base Invoice $35,268 $43,280
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Cargo cover 135  
Polished alloy wheels 595 900
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Package   2,500
Bose 270W 13 speakers   0
Technology Package   3,800
Navigation system   1,800
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Power liftgate   450
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Cargo cover 115  
Polished alloy wheels 506 819
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Premium Package   2,275
Bose 270W 13 speakers   0
Technology Package   3,458
Navigation system   1,638
Adaptive cruise control   1,911
Power liftgate   410
Options (change) 6,825 11,550
Options (change) 5,802 10,511
Destination 825 720
Total Price $45,505 $59,140
Total Invoice $41,895 $54,511

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,355
Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerA6
TrimLimited3.2 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$45,505$59,140
Adjustments for Features-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$59,140
Total Invoice$41,895$54,511
Adjustments for Features-2,7390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,156$54,511

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerA6
TrimLimited3.2 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 
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 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$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
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
Total Value of Features$8,630$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerA6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in111.9 in
Length197.1 in194.2 in
Width78.9 in73.1 in
Height70.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,558 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 / 303A
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 warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested222553%
Total Not Requested195047%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.2 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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