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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: $46,145

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,097

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172007
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6
TrimLimitedPlatinumA6 3.2 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $48,000
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $44,308
Cargo cover 130 130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150   2,000
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Convenience Package     2,750
Bose 270W 13 speakers     0
Technology Package     4,000
Cold Weather Package     550
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     1,275
Heated steering wheel     200
Power liftgate     450
Cargo cover 124 124  
Adaptive cruise control 1,094   1,820
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Convenience Package     2,503
Bose 270W 13 speakers     0
Technology Package     3,640
Cold Weather Package     501
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     1,160
Heated steering wheel     182
Power liftgate     410
Options (change) 3,525 130 11,225
Options (change) 3,352 124 10,216
Destination 945 945 720
Total Price $46,145 $54,310 $59,945
Total Invoice $44,097 $51,908 $55,244

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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: $16,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,789
Model Year201720172007
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6
TrimLimitedPlatinumA6 3.2 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine280hp I4365hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12270, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/45-17
Total Price$46,145$54,310$59,945
Adjustments for Features-2,765-8,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,380$45,955$59,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$0
Total Invoice$44,097$51,908$55,244
Adjustments for Features-2,642-7,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,455$43,923$55,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,468$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201720172007
ModelExplorerExplorerA6 / S6
TrimLimitedPlatinumA6 3.2 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 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$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  
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
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
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$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,920$15,510$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$8,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,642-7,9850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20172007
ModelExplorerA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in111.9 in
Length198.3 in194.2 in
Width78.9 in73.1 in
Height70.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,168 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft333.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft333.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft358.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested7513%
Total Not Requested50087%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2 Avant

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested162586%
Total Not Requested27514%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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