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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,300

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,898

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerA6
TrimPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $49,900
Base Invoice $50,839 $46,408
All-weather floor mats 120 140
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Prestige Package   6,880
Sport Package   1,000
Cold Weather Package   450
LED headlights   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
All-weather floor mats 114 131
Driver Assistance Package   2,327
Prestige Package   6,398
Sport Package   930
Cold Weather Package   418
LED headlights   1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 120 12,845
Options (change) 114 11,949
Destination 945 875
Total Price $54,300 $63,620
Total Invoice $51,898 $59,232

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,930
Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerA6
TrimPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$54,300$63,620
Adjustments for Features-5,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,445$63,620
Total Invoice$51,898$59,232
Adjustments for Features-5,5960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,302$59,232

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerA6
TrimPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$14,785$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6

Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerA6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.7 in
Length198.3 in193.9 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,045 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 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested295063%
Total Not Requested176537%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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