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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: $41,295

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,431

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6
TrimLimitedSportA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $53,310
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $49,579
Cargo cover 135 135  
Power liftgate 495 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 115
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Cold Weather Package     450
Cargo cover 118 118  
Power liftgate 432 432  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 90
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Cold Weather Package     418
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 565
Options (change) 2,008 2,008 508
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $41,295 $44,870 $54,700
Total Invoice $38,431 $41,765 $50,912

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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: $15,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,133
Model Year201420142009
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6
TrimLimitedSportA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12160, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/45-17
Total Price$41,295$44,870$54,700
Adjustments for Features-1,775-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,520$42,070$54,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0
Total Invoice$38,431$41,765$50,912
Adjustments for Features-1,652-2,6060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,779$39,159$50,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,380$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201420142009
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6
TrimLimitedSportA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,955$9,980$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,652-2,6060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20142009
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

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Avant

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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