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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: $44,090

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,877

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6
TrimLimitedSportA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $53,310
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $49,579
Package 301A 2,600    
Cargo cover 130 130  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 115
Blind spot warning system 595   500
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 401A   4,300  
Cold Weather Package     450
Prestige Package     3,050
Sport Package     1,000
Package 301A 2,269    
Cargo cover 114 114  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 90
Blind spot warning system 519   466
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Package 401A   3,752  
Cold Weather Package     418
Prestige Package     2,837
Sport Package     930
Options (change) 4,995 6,100 5,115
Options (change) 4,360 5,324 4,741
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $44,090 $50,095 $59,250
Total Invoice $40,877 $46,410 $55,145

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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: $16,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,204
Model Year201520152010
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, 12255, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$44,090$50,095$59,250
Adjustments for Features-1,010-2,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,080$47,385$59,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,305$0
Total Invoice$40,877$46,410$55,145
Adjustments for Features-936-2,5110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,941$43,899$55,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,958$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201520152010
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$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,730$10,430$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$2,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-936-2,5110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20152010
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
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested227572%
Total Not Requested87528%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Avant

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Bose, 255W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested115040%
Total Not Requested170060%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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