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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: $54,400

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $12,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,993

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimPlatinumA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $58,600 $67,600 $70,900
Base Invoice $50,839 $54,498 $62,868 $65,938
Cargo mat 100 185 185 185
All-weather floor mats 120 195 195 195
Cold Weather Package   500 500 500
Driver Assistance Package   2,550 2,550 2,550
Prestige Package   3,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Wood trim     0  
LED headlights       1,400
Cargo mat 95 172 172 172
All-weather floor mats 114 181 181 181
Cold Weather Package   467 467 467
Driver Assistance Package   2,371 2,372 2,371
Prestige Package   2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Wood trim     0  
LED headlights       1,302
Options (change) 220 7,005 4,005 5,405
Options (change) 209 6,517 3,728 5,029
Destination 945 950 950 950
Total Price $54,400 $66,555 $72,555 $77,255
Total Invoice $51,993 $61,965 $67,546 $71,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,346
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimPlatinumA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6333hp V6340hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18255/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$54,400$66,555$72,555$77,255
Adjustments for Features-3,5300-525-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,870$66,555$72,030$76,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,475$10,025
Total Invoice$51,993$61,965$67,546$71,917
Adjustments for Features-3,3740-489-628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,619$61,965$67,057$71,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,092$9,324

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimPlatinumA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Hill descent control$250   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Safety key$5   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Terrain selector$200   
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$14,510$10,980$11,505$11,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$0$525$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3740-489-628

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.6 in
Length198.3 in194.2 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft314.1 ft3

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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 warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested120056%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Interior lights, additional0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Competition

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 warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested120056%

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 warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested120056%

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