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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: $46,380

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,868

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420132013
ModelExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimLimitedA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $50,400 $71,900
Base Invoice $35,528 $46,872 $66,868
Package 302A / 303A 4,565    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
All-weather floor mats 75 150 150
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Prestige Package   6,550  
Cold Weather Package   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Package 302A / 303A 3,983    
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
All-weather floor mats 66 139 139
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Driver Assistance Package   2,327 2,327
Prestige Package   6,091  
Cold Weather Package   418 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 7,385 10,125 3,575
Options (change) 6,445 9,418 3,328
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $46,380 $61,420 $76,370
Total Invoice $42,868 $57,185 $71,091

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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: $16,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,403
Model Year201420132013
ModelExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimLimitedA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6310hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6T8S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$46,380$61,420$76,370
Adjustments for Features-1,1750-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,205$61,420$74,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,825
Total Invoice$42,868$57,185$71,091
Adjustments for Features-1,0860-1,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,782$57,185$69,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,928

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201420132013
ModelExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimLimitedA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$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$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,880$8,705$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0860-1,978

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20142013
ModelExplorerA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.7 in
Length197.1 in193.9 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,727 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 Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested212547%
Total Not Requested235053%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 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 alert200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0No
Total Requested262558%
Total Not Requested189042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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