Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013 Audi A6 / S6 Audi A6 / S6 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,125

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $16,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,340

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $15,154

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerA6 / S6
TrimXLTLimitedSportA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $40,780 $53,310
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $38,027 $49,579
Package 202A 2,250      
Cargo cover 135 135 135  
Power liftgate 495 495 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 115
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Package 202A 1,963      
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Power liftgate 432 432 432  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66 90
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Options (change) 4,550 2,300 2,300 115
Options (change) 3,971 2,008 2,008 90
Destination 895 895 895 825
Total Price $38,125 $41,295 $43,975 $54,250
Total Invoice $35,340 $38,431 $40,930 $50,494

Return to top

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 XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,441
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerA6 / S6
TrimXLTLimitedSportA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12160, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20245/45-17
Total Price$38,125$41,295$43,975$54,250
Adjustments for Features-310-1,875-3,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,815$39,420$40,875$54,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$3,060$0
Total Invoice$35,340$38,431$40,930$50,494
Adjustments for Features-287-1,745-2,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,053$36,686$38,045$50,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$2,992$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year2013201320132009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerA6 / S6
TrimXLTLimitedSportA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Sunshades, second row   $125
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Fog light, rear   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,230$8,795$10,020$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$1,875$3,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-287-1,745-2,8850

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,535 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested162561%
Total Not Requested105039%

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.