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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: $48,625

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $13,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,988

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $12,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerA6
TrimSport3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $49,900
Base Invoice $38,027 $46,408
Package 402A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Prestige Package   6,880
Sport Package   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Package 402A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
All-weather floor mats 66 131
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Driver Assistance Package   2,327
Prestige Package   6,398
Sport Package   930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 6,950 10,995
Options (change) 6,066 10,229
Destination 895 875
Total Price $48,625 $61,770
Total Invoice $44,988 $57,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,519
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerA6
TrimSport3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$48,625$61,770
Adjustments for Features-1,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,550$61,770
Total Invoice$44,988$57,512
Adjustments for Features-9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,993$57,512

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerA6
TrimSport3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,355$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerA6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.7 in
Length197.1 in193.9 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.4 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 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested217568%
Total Not Requested102532%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested222547%
Total Not Requested249053%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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