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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: $55,285

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $4,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,840

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $2,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerA6 / S6
TrimPlatinumA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $53,940 $53,310
Base Invoice $51,512 $49,579
Cargo cover 130  
All-weather floor mats 120 115
Cargo mat 100 125
Prestige Package   3,050
Sport Package   1,000
Cold Weather Package   450
Blind spot warning system   500
Cargo cover 124  
All-weather floor mats 114 90
Cargo mat 95 100
Prestige Package   2,837
Sport Package   930
Cold Weather Package   418
Blind spot warning system   466
Options (change) 350 5,240
Options (change) 333 4,841
Destination 995 825
Total Price $55,285 $59,375
Total Invoice $52,840 $55,245

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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: $13,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,950
Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerA6 / S6
TrimPlatinumA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12255, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$55,285$59,375
Adjustments for Features-8,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,345$59,375
Total Invoice$52,840$55,245
Adjustments for Features-8,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,295$55,245

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerA6 / S6
TrimPlatinumA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$15,850$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,5450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20182010
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
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Avant

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Bose, 255W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested182564%
Total Not Requested102536%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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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