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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: $55,155

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $10,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,716

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $8,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimPlatinumA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $58,700 $71,900
Base Invoice $51,512 $54,592 $66,868
Cargo mat 100 190 190
All-weather floor mats 120 200 200
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Driver Assistance Package   2,000 2,000
Prestige Package   2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Cargo mat 95 178 178
All-weather floor mats 114 186 186
Cold Weather Package   467 467
Driver Assistance Package   1,860 1,860
Prestige Package   2,512  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 220 6,165 3,465
Options (change) 209 5,739 3,227
Destination 995 975 975
Total Price $55,155 $65,840 $76,340
Total Invoice $52,716 $61,306 $71,070

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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: $14,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,064
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimPlatinumA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6340hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$55,155$65,840$76,340
Adjustments for Features-3,805-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,350$65,665$76,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,675
Total Invoice$52,716$61,306$71,070
Adjustments for Features-3,637-1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,079$61,143$71,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,927

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimPlatinumA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals  $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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$14,550$10,920$10,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,637-1630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20182018
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 warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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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