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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: $9,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,868

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201820182018
ModelExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimLimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $49,700 $58,700 $71,900
Base Invoice $35,528 $46,222 $54,592 $66,868
Package 302A / 303A 4,565      
Adaptive cruise control 1,150      
All-weather floor mats 75 200 200 200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Cold Weather Package   500 500 500
Driver Assistance Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Package 302A / 303A 3,983      
Adaptive cruise control 1,004      
All-weather floor mats 66 186 186 186
Panoramic sunroof 1,392      
Cold Weather Package   467 467 467
Driver Assistance Package   1,860 1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package   2,046    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Options (change) 7,385 5,475 3,275 3,275
Options (change) 6,445 5,095 3,049 3,049
Destination 895 975 975 975
Total Price $46,380 $56,150 $62,950 $76,150
Total Invoice $42,868 $52,292 $58,616 $70,892

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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: $11,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,319
Model Year2014201820182018
ModelExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimLimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6252hp I4340hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6S7T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$46,380$56,150$62,950$76,150
Adjustments for Features-2,0500-1,800-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,330$56,150$61,150$72,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,000$16,325
Total Invoice$42,868$52,292$58,616$70,892
Adjustments for Features-1,8950-1,676-3,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,973$52,292$56,940$67,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,648$15,179

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year2014201820182018
ModelExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimLimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$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$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Safety key$5   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$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$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$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$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,730$7,680$9,480$11,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$0$1,800$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8950-1,676-3,421

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20142018
ModelExplorerA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.6 in
Length197.1 in194.2 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,804 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 headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested242554%
Total Not Requested205046%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights500No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

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